There were, in fact, over 60 songs in this version of "The Wizard of Oz." Baum also provided the script, which was tinkered with and changed by producers, leaving the musical with only a partial resemblance to the beloved book. Baum himself provided some of the lyrics and Paul Tietjens the music, with additional songs coming from a variety of sources.
The operetta "The Wizard of Oz" ran for 293 performances on Broadway, and it played extensively around the country. The first time the characters of Oz took the stage was just two years after the book's initial release. With the 12th anniversary of Wicked's triumphant reign on Broadway just celebrated, it is exciting to look back at the musical versions of Oz that have joyously inhabited Broadway, film and television. There is something about this magical world that inspires a musicality that audiences have embraced again and again.
Of these myriad inceptions, many have taken on musical form. See how well you know what went on behind the curtain."The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1900) by Lyman Frank Baum is a beloved children's classic that has yielded many interpretations onstage and on screen. Plus, without The Wizard of Oz, we wouldn't have the fantastic soundtrack from Wicked! In honor of the film's 80th anniversary this year, we've found some of the most magical (and weird!) details about The Wizard of Oz. With its lovable characters, memorable songs, and sweet message, Frank L.
Despite its slow start, the movie gained a second life after being shown on television, and has since continued to delight audiences for generations. You may or may not know this, but The Wizard of Oz actually wasn't the smash hit that you might think it was when it debuted (more on that later). MGM's studio film about a young farm girl from Kansas who gets swept up in a tornado and taken to a magical land has become a timeless classic since it first wowed audiences with its wholesome story (and innovative color film technology) in 1939. Dorothy ( Judy Garland) was right about one thing: there really is no place like home.
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