Forte Musical Theatre
Show Name
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About the Show
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The Wizard of Oz
SHOW DETAILS
November 25, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in the Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons
Based on The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Directed by Tracey Power, Musical Direction by Joe Slabe
In association with Alberta Theatre Projects
SHOW DESCRITPTION
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and join us over the rainbow this holiday season for the musical stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz.
When a tornado sweeps young Dorothy Gale over the rainbow, she lands in the magical land of Oz. Joined by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off on a grand adventure down the Yellow Brick Road to try and find the mysterious Wizard of Oz – the only one who can send her back home to Kansas. But the Wicked Witch of the West has other plans for her.
Featuring iconic songs and wonderfully vibrant characters, The Wizard of Oz celebrates the enduring power of friendship, bravery, and believing in oneself, and warmly reminds us that in the end, there really is no place like home.
Age recommendation: Perfect for kids, kids-at-heart, and Munchkins aged 5-105!
The Cast
Brent Gill
Hunk/Scarecrow
Ryan Maschke
Dorothy
Hannah Adamson
Aunt Em/Glinda
Jessica Jones
Ensemble
Alysse Ernewein
Ensemble
Dean Stockdale
Zeke/Lion
Kevin Corey
Prof Marvel/Wizard
Chris Hunt
Hickory/Tin Man
Jason Lemmon
Miss Gulch/Witch
Daniela Vlaskalic
Ensemble
Jen Fong
Ensemble
Ethan Vaquez Taylor
Uncle Henry/Guard
The Creative Team
Director
Tracey Power
Stage Manager
Sara Turner
Costume Designer
Ralamy Kneeshaw
Musical Director
Joe Slabe
Asst Stage Manager
Michael Luong
Set & Lighting Designer
Narda McCarroll
Keyboard & Sound Design
Van Wilmott
Apprentice SM
Rawd Almasoud
Past Productions
Naughty... but Nice! - Photographed by Kristian Jones
A History of New Canadian Musicals
Since our first show in 2009, Forte has produced 31 new musicals including 21 world premieres which have, collectively, been nominated for 61 Betty Mitchell Awards, including 15 wins, and 26 Calgary Critics' Awards, with 7 wins. We’ve also won two AMPIA Alberta Film and Television Awards for our online programming during Covid and won five awards and three honorable mentions at the New York Musical Theatre Festival!
Funny, cheeky and sometime subversive, Forte’s shows leave you with a tune in your heart and a smile on your face.
Previous show title - Photographed by Grace Wolff