The St. Gertrude Players are excited for you to join us "Somewhere over the Rainbow" for our 2023 production of "Wizard of Oz - Youth Edition"!

Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kansas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of escaping her mundane life (“Over The Rainbow“). The family’s mean neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to impound Dorothy’s cherished dog, Toto, so Dorothy and Toto run away. They meet up with kindly Professor Marvel, who subtly convinces Dorothy to return home. Suddenly a cyclone hits, and Dorothy and Toto, seeking shelter in the house, are transported to the Land of Oz.

In Oz, Dorothy meets Glinda, the Good Witch of the North and three new friends, each of whom lacks a crucial characteristic: The Scarecrow, The Tinman, and the Lion. Together, the four new companions make their way towards Oz where they meet the imposing and irritable Wizard, who demands the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West. The four friends travel deep into the haunted forest, eventually infiltrating the castle disguised as Winkie guards. The four friends, triumphant, take the Witch's broom back to the Wizard who grants each traveler's request, giving the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion each a token of his newly-acquired ability. Glinda appears and explains that Dorothy has always had the power to return home. Back in Kansas, Dorothy awakens and shares the tale of her miraculous journey, celebrating the joy and healing power of home.

Show times: 

• Saturday, February 18th at 2:30pm
• Saturday, February 18th at 7:30pm
• Sunday, February 19th at 2:30pm

Premium reserved tickets are available for $15 and include a small gift. No reserved tickets will be sold in the first row due to an obstructed view of the stage. General admission tickets are $9 online and $10 at the door.

Online premium reserved seating sales for all shows will close on Thursday, February 16th at 10:00pm EST. Online general admission ticket sales will close 24 hours before the beginning of each show. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door with cash, check or credit card.

You can also purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a basket filled with lots of goodies. All proceeds support the St. Gertrude Players production of "Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition".

Raffle basket tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased here through Friday, February 17th and at all shows on February 18th & 19th. Tickets purchased through Ticket Tailor will be completed and entered into the drawing by the Fundraising chair. Winner will be drawn on Tuesday. You do not need to be present to win. Thank you for your support!