Manchester University to present spring musical 'The Wizard of Oz'

North Manchester, IN (03/26/2025) — Manchester University's spring musical is The Wizard of Oz.

Performances are Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. All ages are welcome.

The Wizard of Oz tells the timeless story of Dorothy, a young girl living on a farm in Kansas, who is transported to the magical land of Oz, where she befriends a tinman, a scarecrow and a cowardly lion. The friends must thwart the Wicked Witch of the West and help Dorothy return home.

The production is organized and led by members of Manchester's Theatre Society. Students Gracianne Nohl and Emily Brown are co-directors, with Virginia Gladding and Ali Paul choreographing.

"Our cast is full of amazingly talented students who are passionate about performing arts," said Nohl. "Everyone is working so hard to make the production the best it can be!"

The Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC, www.concordtheatricals.com.

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Manchester University, with campuses in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., provides vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.

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Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.

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For more information contact: Chloe Leckrone, cnleckrone@manchester.edu

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