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The Wizard of Oz and the financial crisis What does the book ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ have to do with the global financial crisis? Well, author Frank Baum, it seems was way ahead of his time. The Lion is the populist leader, the Wicked Witch of the West represents the big oil companies and business, the Wicked Witch of the East of course is Wall Street and the banks, and the huge hurricane at the start of the book is the socio ... www.abc.net.au
James Franco Enjoys Being 'Attached To Iconic' Parts Like 'Oz' Actor plays title role in Sam Raimi's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel, which also stars Mila Kunis, Zach Braff. www.mtv.com
Children’s Theater takes audience to Land of Oz Red Mask Players Children’s Theater will transport its audience to the magical Land of Oz when it presents the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” as the spring performance. commercial-news.com
It’s Des O’Connor, Wizard of Oz Showbiz veteran Des O'Connor is off to be the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz. www.shropshirestar.com
'Wicked' gives alternate view of some 'Wizard of Oz' characters "Wicked" went over so well last time in Durham, it's back for a return run. The wildly popular musical about the witches of Oz will be staged at the Durham Performing Arts Center through May 27. A four-week engagement of the award-winning Broadway production sold out in 2010. www.fayobserver.com
Studio D to stage 'In Motion' shows Studio D in New Milford will present its eighth annual "In Motion" dance productions May 12-13. "Snow White -- In Motion" will be staged May 12 at 1 p.m. and May 13 at noon, while "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz --In Motion" will be staged May 12 at 6 p.m. and May 13 at 4 p.m., all at New Milford High School on Route 7 South. www.newmilfordspectrum.com
Popular 'Flower Pot Munchkin' returning to Chittenango for Oz-Stravaganza VERONA -- Margaret Pellegrini, an original “Flower Pot Munchkin” from the “The Wizard of Oz,” will once again participate in Chittenango’s Oz-Stravaganza weekend June 1-3. oneidadispatch.com
Gearing up for Oz-Stravaganza June 1-3 CHITTENANGO — The Land of Oz, created by L. Frank Baum in 1900, is loved worldwide by generations of Oz fans. oneidadispatch.com
Rejected Covers: Rachell Sumpter Discusses Designing Penguin Threads Book Cover 'The Wizard Of Oz' This is part of an ongoing series on rejected book cover designs, in which we invite cover artists to reveal some of the rejected ideas and inspirations behind a particular project. www.huffingtonpost.com
Kings Mountain High performs ‘The Wiz’ Kings Mountain High School’s Performing Arts Department is presenting “The Wiz,” a musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The play opens Friday and Saturday. Additional performances are planned for 3 p.m.... www.shelbystar.com
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