Lythgoe Family Panto’s THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ – Pasadena Civic Center Events
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My family has been looking forward to the world premiere of Lythgoe Family Panto’s THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ, which is being produced in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for 17 performances only, December 15 -30, 2018. THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ is a Holiday version of America’s favorite modern fairy tale, in the style of a traditional British Family Panto. On Christmas Eve, Dorothy gets swept away by a ‘freak’ Kansas blizzard and lands in a world of munchkins and witches. With songs from Imagine Dragons to Earth, Wind and Fire, THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ is the perfect family experience at the Holiday time.
THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ stars singer, actress and dancer Mackenzie Ziegler (Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, Dance Moms) as Dorothy, Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Celebrity Big Brother Winner and Broadway’s Hairspray) as Glinda, and features Kermit The Frog® as the Wizard of Oz, Jared Gertner (Broadway’s The Book of Mormon) as The Scarecrow, Phil LaMarr (“Mad TV” and “Pulp Fiction”) as The Tin Man, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band, “Cha Cha” on FOX’s Grease: Live!, National Tour of In the Heights) as The Wicked Witch of the West, Hailee Payne and Valerie Rockey of So You Think You Can Dance, and Rescue Dog Pickle C. Irwin as Toto.
THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ is a Holiday version of America’s favorite modern fairy tale, in the style of a traditional British Family Panto. On Christmas Eve, Dorothy gets swept away by a ‘freak’ Kansas blizzard and lands in a world of munchkins and witches. With songs from Imagine Dragons to Earth, Wind and Fire, THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ is the perfect family experience at the Holiday time. No rainbows will be hurt in this production.
The production will be directed by Bonnie Lythgoe and choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs), with book by Kris Lythgoe and musical direction and arrangements by Michael Orland (American Idol). Casting is by executive producer Becky Lythgoe. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
This is one play you do not want to miss. Last year last my family enjoyed Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose and had an awesome time. Seeing a Lythogoe show is on the top of our list during the holiday season.
There will also be a special student matinee on December 14, 2018, servicing over 2,000 Title One school children who will be introduced to the magic of live theatre for the very first time.
Tickets start at $40 and Family Four Packs for just $99 can be purchased at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, online at www.thepasadenacivic.com or by calling 626-449-7362. Golden Tickets, which allow the ticket holder (children ages 4 – 12 only) a special on-stage experience during the production, are available for an additional $75.00 each. This will be the seventh holiday season of Lythgoe Family Panto in Pasadena, and the second at the Pasadena Civic.
You may also purchase a Golden Ticket (Premium, children ages 4 – 12 only) — special on-stage experience during the production – additional $75 per child. Last year I really enjoyed watching the children go on stage. As a member of the audience, I felt special for the children. Some of the children were very entertaining. Somewhere even shy. This was definitely a special part of the show.
There is also a Winter Wonderland. Audience members can enjoy this FREE pre-show celebration featuring crafts,games, Santa Claus (on select days), photo opportunities, and more! This starts one hour prior to curtain time.
Since I want you to see THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ , here is chance to win a family four pack to see the show on opening night! Good Luck!
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Lythgoe Family Panto produces fun, musical theatre the whole family can enjoy. Known for their creativity and involvement in television hits “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” the Lythgoes are dedicated to bringing affordable theatre to families across America. Based on the Grimm fairytales and others, each story has been modernized with topical scripts for parents and well-known pop songs for kids. The Lythgoes pride themselves on creating a memorable experience a family can share together. In 2017 over 6000 title 1 students were introduced by the Lythgoe’s to live theatre, through the medium of Panto.
About the Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Built in 1932, during the Great Depression, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium has welcomed millions of patrons across Southern California. Inspired by Mediterranean Revival architecture, the 3,000 seat theatre has hosted countless concerts and plays, including but not limited to the Daytime Emmy Awards,
NAACP Image Awards and in 1983, Motown 25 where Michael Jackson debuted the Moonwalk. The venue has also been used for film and television shows such as “Alias,” “American Idol,” “America’s Got
Talent,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Scandal” and “NCIS.” For more information about the Civic Auditorium, visit https://pasadenacivic.visitpasadena.com/
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