The Wizard of Oz at Chicago Theatre

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...In this new Apex Touring Company presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” a few adaptations have been made to the original by L. Frank Baum as John Kane’s adaptation did some cut and paste work to ease the show into a full 2 hours and thirty minutes (including a 20 plus minute intermission to sell treats and souvenirs). The story is well told and my granddaughter, Sara, a 10- year- old actress herself, said they held her attention from start to finish. She was never bored."

Third Coast Review - Somewhat Recommended

"...Based on the 1939 MGM Classic of the same name, The Wizard of Oz attempts to adapt the tale of one Kansas kid’s quest to find the titular mage for the stage. And though the iconography and score remain largely intact, both purists and casual fans will likely find fault in the execution of this touring production."

Picture This Post - Somewhat Recommended

"...While this touring production--from the viewpoint of this writer-- never truly captures the wonder and excitement of the film (or the popular musical Wicked) it is a decent family outing. The projections are a bit dated and reminiscent of the graphics from the Ninetendo 64 era, and most of the additional songs don’t really add anything to the story or the experience, but overlooking those minor details this could definitely be a nice way to kick off the family summer outings. If for no other reason, this production is a nice way to get kids excited about live theatre via a memory of seeing The Wizard of Oz live. It’s also a nice excuse to see the inside of the gorgeous Chicago Theatre. Bring your camera phone!"