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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Throwback to OZ, 2012

The Wizard of Oz at Wheelock Family Theatre, 2012. Photos by Kippy Goldfarb and Tony Paradiso. Pictured: Timothy John Smith, Shelley Bolman, Ricardo Engermann, Jane Staab, Katherine Doherty, Patrick Barron, Becky Mason, Betsy Ogrinc, Gamalia Pharms, Elbert Joseph, and John Davin.

Backstage at WFT 2012. The Wizard of Oz.

The year was 2012, and the show was OZsome!

The Wizard of Oz at Wheelock Family Theatre in 2012.

Munchkins backstage with Arthur Wheelock, Will Christmann, Isabelle Cotney, Katie Gustafson, and Samil Battenfeld. I don't think they are "munchkins" anymore!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

2016-2017 Season

Akeelah and The Bee
October 21 - November 20, 2016
Based on the screenplay by Doug Atchison
Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West
Akeelah is an independent, 11-year-old girl with a razor-sharp mind and an aptitude for spelling. Her courage and tenacity inspire the people of her neighborhood and might just take her all the way from a Chicago housing development to the national spelling bee.
Recommended for ages 6+

Billy Elliot The Musical
January 27 - February 26, 2017
Book & lyrics by Lee Hall, Music by Elton John
Originally directed in London by Stephen Daldry
Orchestrations by Martin Koch
Executive Producers (Original London Production) Angela Morrison & David Furnish
Producers (Original London Production): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn, & Sally Greene
The inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true, set in a northern English mining town. Follow Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community…and changes his life forever.
Recommended for ages 8+

Charlotte’s Web
April 14 - May 14, 2017
Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White
Charlotte the extraordinary spider works a miracle with her web to save Wilbur the irresistible young pig—a tale of friendship and loyalty, based on the best-selling children’s paperback of all time by beloved author E.B. White.
Recommended for all ages

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Throwback to OZ, 2012

Backstage at WFT 2012. The Wizard of Oz.

The year was 2012, and the show was OZsome!

WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE

Wheelock Family Theatre is located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood!