THE WIZARD OF OZ
The classic movie musical comes to life on stage. Derby Dinner Playhouse is presenting the Royal Shakespeare Company version of The Wizard of Oz, which uses much of the aura of the film to create exciting live theatre. The production also strives to look and sound just like the famous 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland. The Wizard of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Hamburg. Songs included in this production are delightful numbers we all know and love such as “Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off To See the Wizard,” and “If I Only Had A Brain.”
The Wizard of Oz is under the direction of Lee Buckholz with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and musical direction by Scott Bradley. The cast will include Cami Glauser as Dorothy, Matthew Brennan as the Scarecrow, Paul Kerr as the Cowardly Lion, Tyler Bliss as the Tin Man, Jim Hesselman as the Wizard, and many more. This enchanting musical is perfect for young and old. Ask about Family Night discounts on Friday and Sunday evenings. Derby Dinner Playhouse is presenting the beloved musical through August 18, 2013. For ticket information please call 812-2888281 or visit www.derbydinner.com.
National Dance Day
Do you want to dance? Then take this great opportunity to participate in National Dance Day on July 27. The YMCA and Kentucky Center are partnering in the event, allowing people to show their moves. You can attend free dance lessons at a number of YMCAs from July 7-24. The amazing thing is that you don’t have to be the best dancer or trained in dancing, you just get to have fun. The routines that are being taught are from YouTube videos posted by the Dizzy Feet Foundation. These videos cater to a range of dance abilities so anyone can take part in this event. Types of dance may include hip-hop, cha cha, Latin, zumba, line dancing, and more.
Among the routines are the “Everybody Dance” and the “Hip Hop Master Class.” The “Everybody Dance” routine is to “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke and choreographed for people of all levels of ability by one of the judges from So You Think You Can Dance. Two choreographers from the same show have created a challenging “Hip-Hop Master Class” routine to Jennifer Lopez’s song, “Live It Up” for those with dance experience. No tickets are required for this event on July 27 from 11 am to 1 pm. The dance classes are free and listed on the YMCA website. The routines will also be videotaped live and posted on the So You Think You Can Dance Facebook page.
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