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Summer Production
Ralston Community Theatre’s core offering is our summer musical. Originally conceived as part of the Ralston Community 4th of July festivities, we’ve proudly served as a cornerstone of Omaha’s summer entertainment since 1979!
We are excited to return after our AWARD-WINNING production SPAMALOT (OEAA Best Musical 2023), with The Wizard of OZ. Audition information can be found on our audition page and updated information related to production dates and purchasing tickets can be found below. Get your tickets NOW, we look forward to seeing you there!
THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, features the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
This RSC version is a more faithful adaptation of the film. A more technically complex production, it recreates the dialogue and structure of the MGM classic nearly scene for scene, though it is adapted for live stage performance.
The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. This stage adaptation, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London on December 17, 1987. The production starred Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame) played the Cowardly Lion.
Performance Dates
July 12th-14th; July 19th-21st; July 26th-28th
- Friday and Saturday Performances: Curtain – 7:30 PM
- Sunday Matinee Performances: Curtain – 2:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adult: $30
- Student/Senior: $26
- *Group Rate*: have a larger group? Take advantage of our group rate by making reservations with our box office
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
RCT Box Office will return calls June 24th - July 28th
Box Office Details: RCT is taking a different approach with our box office this year. All reservations must be made online at the link above. Questions or group purchases can be directed to our box office team. Please call and leave a message and a member of our team will work to return your call within 12-24hrs.
Before purchasing tickets, please read our Ticket Information and Policies
Interested in Auditioning? Review our audition guidelines HERE
Children’s Show (To Be Announced )
In 2016, Ralston Community Theatre started a program focused on providing arts opportunities to Ralston Public Schools 3rd – 6th Graders. This program is provided at no cost to the families involved and has been met with tremendous success and enthusiasm. We look forward to the future as we continue to expand this program and advocate for arts opportunities for the children within our community.
We look forward to getting back on stage with the amazing students of Ralston Public Schools at the earliest opportunity. We thank you for your support.