“The Munchkins are so happy!” beamed 10-year-old Jessica Doherty, vying for a spot Tuesday in an upcoming stage production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
“I always wanted to be like the Munchkins and be so happy and excited like them while I’m on stage,” said the Murray Hill cutie while on stage at Madison Square Garden.
The New York stop of the national tour of “The Wizard of Oz” will run at the Garden’s theater from March 25 to April 5. Tickets are on sale at the box office or via Ticketmaster.
As the show hits each major city in the nation, it looks for local kids to play the Munchkins.
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I was in performing arts most of my years as a kid, but I still think there’s a very fine line between a supportive parent and parents who obsess with making their kids famous or pageant winners. I’m sure there’s going to be some mixed in the throngs of “munchkins” auditioning for these roles, but it would certainly be a rewarding experience for all involved.
Considering the success of Wicked, I’m sure this was a no-brainer for the folks sending this production around the country. I just hope it’s not as disappointing as when I saw West Side Story on stage for the first time. To be honest, I don’t think WSS could ever live up to the movie. The Wizard of Oz? That’s a tough call. Disney on Broadway has taught us that.
Check here to see if the show is coming to your town.
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