CINCINNATI, OH. (JANUARY 27, 2025) –The Wizard of Oz makes its way back to Cincinnati Ballet for the second time ever! Broadway meets ballet in this visually stunning production with new, out of this world projections that will transport audiences deeper into the heart of Oz. Join us for 10 performances February 21 through March 2 at Music Hall.
Septime Webre’s reimagining of the beloved story of a young girl swept to the magical land of Oz, where she teams up with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion to find the Wizard and return home is one you won’t want to miss. This production has everything you’d expect from Dorothy’s iconic adventure—plus adorable puppets, flying monkeys and of course, incredible dancing!
Cincinnati Ballet first performed The Wizard of Oz in 2019, only a year after Webre’s revolutionary vision came to life at the Kansas City Ballet. The show includes puppetry by Nicholas Mahon, who worked on the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, and costumes by designer Liz Vandal, best known for her whimsical work for Cirque du Soleil, and an original score by Matthew Pierce that will be performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $29 at cballet.org.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION
WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Septime Webre
Music: Matthew Pierce, performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
WHAT: The Wizard of Oz
WHEN:
- Friday, February 21 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, February 22 – 2:00 pm
- Saturday, February 22 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, February 23 – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 26 – 7:30 pm
- Thursday, February 27 – 7:30 pm
- Friday, February 28 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 1 – 1:00 pm
- Saturday, March 1 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 2 – 1:00 pm
WHERE: Music Hall – 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Ballet 2024-2025 Season Sponsors:
Margaret and Michael Valentine, Julie and John Richardson | SugarCreek, ArtsWave, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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