News From Terre Haute, Indiana

November 12, 2009

‘Wizard of Oz’ encore event Tuesday


Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in “The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Terre Haute Showplace 12.

The first broadcast event was presented in movie theaters on Sept. 23, with many locations selling out across the country. This special encore presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see the exclusive big screen event just in time for the holiday season.

Tickets for “The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event” at Terre Haute Showplace 12 are $10 and are available online at www.FathomEvents.com.

The event will be introduced with a taped interview from Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who will share facts and stories about the ageless classic. The exclusive cut of “To Oz! The Making of a Classic” will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time, including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.