The Wizard of OZ: Youth Edition

SUMMER CHILDREN’S MUSICAL

THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION

Asolo Repertory Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition in Sarasota, a magical summer children’s musical running July 8–August 2, 2026 at the Cook Theatre. Follow Dorothy, Toto, and friends down the Yellow Brick Road in this family-friendly production perfect for audiences of all ages.

By L. Frank Baum 
With 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. 

Directed and Choreographed by Cat Brindisi
Music Direction by Carl Haan

Please be advised, this show contains theatrical smoke.

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Run Dates

July 8 – August 2, 2026

Location

Cook Theatre

Performance Run Time

75 Minutes, No Intermission

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“I’m hopeful that audiences will feel like they may know this story well, yet they’ve never seen it told this way. That it’s within our own imaginations we’ll indeed find Home.” – Cat Brinsidi, Director of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

Creative Team

Cat Brindisi Director & Choreographer
Sean Orenstein Assistant Director
Natalie Eslami Scenic Designer
Jordan Jeffers Costume Designer
Will Johnson Lighting Designer
Matthew Parker Sound Designer
Michelle Hart Hair, Wig & Makeup Designer
Lydia Konnings Stage Manager
Alayna Dombowski Assistant Stage Manager

Cast

Angelina Carballo Glinda, Auntie Em, Ensemble
Zach Harris Wizard of Oz, Professor Marvel, Uncle Henry, Ensemble
Alex Hatcher Scarecrow, Hunk, Ensemble
Ashley Brooke Raymond Toto, Ensemble
Ellie Papataros Wicked Witch of the West, Miss Gulch, Ensemble
Jake Tottle Lion, Zeke, Ensemble
Tin Tran Tin Man, Hickory, Ensemble
Aria Rayes Dorothy Gale
Kendall Vondran Swing
Will Westray Swing
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