The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary

The Wizard of Oz is one of my all-time favorite classic movies and this week it is turning 70! The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event, a special one-night only, nationwide in-theater presentation, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd at 7:00 p.m. local time. The unforgettable cultural icon has been entirely re-mastered and will be shown in movie theaters for the first time ever in high definition in a historic big-screen event that celebrates the 70th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Introduced by Robert Osborne, classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, Osborne will share facts and stories about this ageless classic. This special in-theater event will also include an exclusive cut of “To Oz! The Making of a Classic,” which will offer audiences a unique peek into the Land of Oz through interviews with original Munchkin actors; an audio outtake of “If I Only Had a Brain” with Ray Bolger and July Garland, complete with stills and home movie footage; and a look at how the MGM artists and craftsmen created the music, costumes and amazing special effects for “The Wizard of Oz” in the 1930s.

CLICK HERE to find theater locations in your area. Just enter your zip code. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

I would love to attend this special event but I have a rehearsal on Wednesday evening. I hope some of you will be able to make it and then will e-mail me or leave a comment telling us how it was!