Follow the yellow brick road!

Experience an unforgettable heart-warming tale of friendship and family!

 

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and triumph over the Wicked Witch! Nominated for several Benois de la Danse awards (Best Ballet, Best Set/Costume Design, Best New Score), Septime Webre’s boldly inventive production brings the landmark Hollywood movie based on L. Frank Baum’s heartwarming tale of family and friendship to life with incredible special effects and an inspiring dream team of celebrated costume designers. With immersive cutting-edge arts technology and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing Matthew Pierce’s exhilarating original music live, this family-friendly show has brains, courage and a whole lot of heart!  
 

30.8.2024 (Fri) 7:30pm
31.8 & 1.9.2024 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Book at URBTIX from 5 JUL 2024
$1,000 (limited VIP tickets), $680, $480, $320, $180
Ages 3 and above
Booking Details
Creative Team
Choreography: Septime Webre
Music: Matthew Pierce
Scenic Design: Michael Raiford
Costume Design: Liz Vandal
Lighting Design: Trad A. Burns
Projection Design: Aaron Rhyne
Puppetry Design: Nicholas Mahon
Repetiteurs: Kristi Capps, Erina Noda
Live Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Julian Pellicano

Storylines and visual elements from the MGM Motion Picture The Wizard of Oz are provided by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.

The Wizard of Oz was commissioned and created in partnership among Kansas City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

This project is funded under the Arts Technology Funding Pilot Scheme by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

KANSAS

It is morning on Uncle Henry and Aunt Em’s farm in Kansas and the farmhands goof off between chores, ignoring Dorothy, who feels unappreciated and dreams of a place far away. Their unpleasant neighbour Miss Gulch arrives to complain about Dorothy’s little dog, Toto, and threatens to take him away. Toto escapes, and Dorothy runs away with him. On the road, Dorothy meets a showman, Professor Marvel, who urges her to return to the farm as a twister approaches.


THE TWISTER & MUNCHKINLAND

Dorothy is lifted into the sky by the twister and travels for what seems like an eternity. Suddenly she plops to the ground with a thud. The twister has taken her to the Land of Oz, where she meets the Munchkins and Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Dorothy’s bed has fallen upon the Witch of the East, killing her and freeing the Munchkins from her power. As the Munchkins celebrate, the Wicked Witch of the West arrives to claim her sister’s magical ruby slippers and avenge her sister’s death. But in a flash, the ruby slippers appear on Dorothy’s feet, thwarting the Witch…for the moment. Dorothy wants to go home to Kansas. The Munchkins tell Dorothy that surely the Wizard of Oz will help her, and she sets off down the Yellow Brick Road towards the Emerald City to find him.


ALONG THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD

Along the way, Dorothy and Toto meet three new friends who need help: a Scarecrow whose head is full of straw and wants a brain; a Tin Man with an empty chest and pines for a heart and a Lion who is afraid of his own tail, and is desperate for courage. Dorothy invites them to join her to see if the Wizard can help them too. When the Wicked Witch fails to intimidate Dorothy and her friends, she creates a beautiful field of poppies whose scent is poisonous. Glinda causes it to snow, and the poppies melt away, revealing the gates of Emerald City. Dorothy and her friends boldly knock on the gates, but the Guard with the Green Whiskers and his Assistant send them away.


THE EMERALD CITY

The Guard sees that Dorothy is wearing the ruby slippers and assumes she must be a person of great importance. He welcomes the friends into Emerald City. As they are preparing to meet the Wizard, the Witch flies by with another warning to Dorothy: give her those slippers! Unsettled, the group is led into the Wizard’s throne room where they ask for his help. He tells them that to prove themselves worthy of his assistance they must bring him the Wicked Witch of the West’s broomstick.


WINGED MONKEYS AND THE WITCH’S CASTLE

Dorothy and her friends depart hastily, and as they make their way to the Witch’s Castle, they are set upon by the Witch’s Winged Monkeys, who capture Dorothy. The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion sneak into the castle to try to free Dorothy and Toto, who have been imprisoned by the Witch and the Winkies, her slaves. Amid the chaos, the Witch makes a grab for the ruby slippers, and Dorothy defends herself by throwing a bucket of water on the Witch, who melts into nothingness. The friends take her broomstick and return to Emerald City.


THE HUMBUG AND DOROTHY’S RETURN HOME

In the Throne Room, the Wizard is reluctant to help Dorothy and her friends when Toto discovers a befuddled man behind an emerald wall: it turns out that the Wizard is a humbug. He’s not a wizard at all but an ordinary man from Kansas who found himself in Oz after he lost control of his hot air balloon. The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion impatiently remind him that he promised to help them, but the Wizard points out that they don’t need his help—they have already shown brains, heart and courage beyond measure. As for Dorothy, he tells her that he will take Toto and her to Kansas himself in his hot air balloon. As they prepare to depart, Toto runs off, and Dorothy chases him, but it’s too late—the wind has already taken the Wizard away in the balloon, leaving Dorothy and Toto behind.

Glinda appears, telling Dorothy that her ruby slippers will take her home. Dorothy says farewell to her friends and with the aid of the slippers wills herself home.

Dorothy awakens to find herself at home in Kansas with Toto asleep at her feet.

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Special Events

HK Ballet Oz Life Journey at AIRSIDE -
An Immersive ArtsTech Ballet Experience



Jul 5 - Sep 4, 2024
11:00am – 9:00pm
GATE33 GALLERY (AIRSIDE SHOP 312)

In collaboration with the new Kai Tak landmark AIRSIDE, Hong Kong Ballet will bring you into the whimsical world of The Wizard of Oz and embark on an unforgettable journey! Utilising the latest Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology, together with a kinetic interactive programme to transform the all-time-favourite tale into an exciting adventure, this immersive Arts Tech ballet experience may help you to discover your core values, which will guide you to the Emerald City of your dreams. Listen to your heart and courageously pursue what it desires, infusing your life with vibrant colours and meaningful purpose.  


From 1 July to 4 September, experience the entertaining and inspiring OZ LIFE JOURNEY at AIRSIDE GATE33 GALLERY featuring stunning immersive 3D visuals and neon light art installations fused with unique Hong Kong elements.
 

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Sneak Peek : The Wizard of Oz Rehearsal

Watch Dorothy‘s adventure to Oz come alive as our dazzling dancers prepare for the upcoming show. This exclusive rehearsal preview is a perfect way to begin your magical Oz journey!

Aug 2, 2024
3pm & 5pm
Dance Studio 1 (Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts)

Ticket Price
HK$100 (Free Seating)

Full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities, could enjoy discounted prices at HK$50 with presence of the valid identification document upon admission.

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Joint Promotional Offers

Enjoy a Perrier-Jouët Champagne Masterclass

HK$1,000 (VIP) ticket holders of The Wizard of Oz can enjoy a complimentary glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne at a bespoke location by Pernod Ricard gifted by Hong Kong Ballet's Champagne Partner Perrier-Jouët Champagne. 


Registration: [email protected]
(Please include name, phone number and a copy of The Wizard of Oz ticket stub)

Enquiries: 2398 3636 (Ms Hui)


Enjoy special dining offers at BluHouse or Holt’s Café at Rosewood Hong Kong

Ticket holders of The Wizard of Oz can enjoy 15% off dining at BluHouse (Except The Dining Room by BluHouse) or Holt’s Café at Rosewood Hong Kong upon presentation of their Hong Kong Ballet tickets.

Details

Enquiries: 3891 8732 | [email protected]

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Enjoy Free Upgrade and Complimentary House Champagne upon Booking Culture Wonders Await Package at The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong

Enjoy free upgrade and one bottle of house champagne upon booking Culture Wonders Await package at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong. Ticket holders of this production can enjoy one room category upgrade and complimentary one bottle of house champagne upon booking Culture Wonders Await package on or before June 30 2025.

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Enjoy Long Lease Privileges at K11 ARTUS

Enjoy up to 1-month rent-free upon signing up for a 12-month lease and commence on or before 30 June 2025! Discover exclusive perks as a long-stay resident of K11 ARTUS with our one-stop home living solution.

Enquiries / Reservation: 2107 7700 | s[email protected]
Website: www.artus.com.hk

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Enjoy special dining offers at Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Ticket holders can enjoy the special menu created by Chef Angelo Aglianó specially for patrons of Hong Kong Ballet performances at Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong upon presentation of their Hong Kong Ballet tickets.

Enquiries: WhatsApp 6119 2553 / Call 2263 2270 / Email [email protected]
 

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Enjoy Special Dining Offer / Complimentary Appetiser at The Lobby Lounge of Regent Hong Kong

Ticket holders of The Wizard of Oz can enjoy the “3-course set menu” at a special price of HK$440+10%, including a glass of wine (Available daily from 5pm to 8pm) or a complimentary appetiser (1 portion) upon purchase a bottle of wine (Guest may choose their preference out of the selective options, options of the day may varies) at The Lobby Lounge.

Details

Enquiries / Reservation: 2313 2313 | [email protected]

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Enjoy a Two for One Afternoon Tea at 181 Fortnum & Mason

Ticket holders of The Wizard of Oz can enjoy a two for one classic afternoon tea at 181 Fortnum & Mason, valid from 7 days prior and after The Wizard of Oz performances.

Details

Enquiries / Reservation: 3916 8181 | [email protected]
Website: www.181fortnums.com.hk

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Sponsors and Partners

The Wizard of Oz Community Outreach and Engagement Sponsor
Education And Community Outreach Sponsor
Outdoor Media Partner
Radio Partner
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
Artist Residency and Programme Partner
Luxury Lifestyle English Media Partner
Food And Beverage Partner
Food And Beverage Partner
Food And Beverage Partner
Digital Display Partner

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