Manchester University is performing “The Wizard of Oz” as its spring musical on the weekend of Friday, April 11. Photo from Manchester University.

News Release

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University’s spring musical is “The Wizard of Oz.”

Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus, 1380 E. St. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. All ages are welcome.

“The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl living on a farm in Kansas. Dorothy is transported to the magical land of Oz, where she befriends a tin man, a scarecrow and a cowardly lion. The friends must stop the Wicked Witch of the West and help Dorothy return home.

The production is organized and led by members of Manchester’s Theatre Society. Students Gracianne Nohl and Emily Brown are co-directors, with Virginia Gladding and Ali Paul choreographing.

“Our cast is full of amazingly talented students who are passionate about performing arts,” said Nohl. “Everyone is working so hard to make the production the best it can be!”

The Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. For more information, go to Concord Theatricals’ website.