Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s stories, this clever adaptation puts the audience front and center, literally! Kids become cast members, singing, dancing, and acting onstage alongside the professional cast. One of our most interactive shows at LICM Theater, this production received rave reviews in its prior run. Going beyond the traditional telling of the Oz stories, “Journey to Oz” uses personal journal entries and historic newspaper headlines to bring the history of author L. Frank Baum and illustrator W.W. Denslow to life. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion take the audience with them on this lively, playful trip down the yellow brick road.

Based on the work of author L. Frank Baum and illustrator W.W. Denslow
Written by Christopher Parks of Experiential Theater Company

Fee: $10 with museum admission ($8 Members), $14 Theater only

Performance Dates:

Limited seating available! Some performances may be sold out. Weekends and school break performances are in bold.

  • Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM 
  • Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:15 AM 
  • Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM 
  • Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM and 2 PM
  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM and 2 PM
  • Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, March 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance)
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM and 2 PM
  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10:15 AM and noon 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:15 am and noon performances include school groups on field trips.

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Download the Journey to Oz Activity Packet (PDF)

Writer and Director Christopher Parks on Selecting Audience Members to Participate