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Sarofim Hall in Houston, Texas, has gained a reputation as one of the center of high culture in the United States. Patrons of the venue are buying Wicked tickets at a record pace at SuperbTicketsOnline.com. MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The song may say it isn't easy to be green, but in the wonderful land of Oz, being green can lead to millions of fans around the world. The story of Elphaba, the shy, green-skinned girl who catapults to fame, has been entrancing...

AVAILABLE MARCH 5, 2013 BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Records will release the digital original motion picture soundtrack for "Oz The Great and Powerful" on March 5, 2012. Oscar®-nominated composer Danny Elfman reunites with director Sam Raimi for "Oz The Great and Powerful" after composing original scores for the filmmaker's blockbuster hits "Spider-Man," "Spider-Man 2," "Darkman" and "A Simple Plan." (Photo:...

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced during New York Toy Fair an impressive roster of licensees set to celebrate the 75(th) Anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" in 2014, with creative product lines that will excite fans of the classic film on both sides of the rainbow. Master toy partner Jazwares, as well as USAopoly and Mattel are among the partners helping to honor one of the most beloved properties in all of film history,...

Sweepstakes winner travels to Hollywood, courtesy of teens' favorite video chat app: ooVoo NEW YORK, Feb. 13 , 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ooVoo, the largest independent social video chat providers with 66 million registered subscribers, today announced the winner of the "Oz The Great and Powerful Premiere Sweepstakes," awarding Crystal Lyons of Miami, Fla. with a trip for two to attend the star-studded film premiere of Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful." The movie, starring...

Cheap Concert Tickets announces that discounted tickets for Wicked the Musical are now available. This popular secondary ticket exchange is offering the special customer appreciation code WICKED for special savings. New York, NY (PRWEB) January 01, 2013 Cheap Concert Tickets announces that they have lowered prices across the board for all 2013 Wicked the Musical tickets. Wicked is showing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, Gershwin Theatre in...

Wicked has not lost any of its popularity since its debut nearly ten years ago. This musical still brings in huge audiences at every venue it visits worldwide.  Some theatre patrons love Wicked so much that they have seen it several times.  The music, choreography, costumes and story are incredibly enjoyable for all who see Wicked in person.  Cheap Concert Tickets has lowered prices on all Wicked the Musical tickets and has issued an exclusive Customer Appreciation Promo...

PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American home video and broadcast rights to Hugh Gross' After the Wizard, a colorful continuation of Frank L. Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Shot in Kansas and five other states, the film stars Jordan Van Vranken, Orien Richman and Jermel Nakia. The deal was struck last week between Ronna Wallace, CEO of Eastgate Pictures and Breaking Pictures CEO Rich Wolff. The film is set for a DVD release...

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Licensing is full speed ahead for DOROTHY OF OZ as more than a dozen licensees have already agreed to create merchandise for the upcoming feature film. The 3D CG-animated musical starring the voice and musical talents of Lea Michele as the beloved Dorothy Gale is produced by Summertime Entertainment, which is founded by the Carroll Brothers, the multi-media production company set on revitalizing the beloved Oz franchise. (Logo:...

LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime Entertainment, through its exclusive licensing agent Travis James, LLC, recently signed a master worldwide toy license agreement with Bandai America Incorporated for the upcoming 3D CGI animated musical feature, DOROTHY OF OZ. DOROTHY OF OZ is on track to bow in the Summer of 2012.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110614/LA19331LOGO)Bandai's toy line will feature an array of products that evoke the magic and wonder of OZ,...

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) SUNDAY, MAY 15: "THE WIZARD OF OZ" Profile America -- Sunday, May 15th. Close to four generations of Americans have been entranced with the enduring story of "The Wizard of Oz," made famous by the classic movie of 1939. The movie was based on a book written by L. Frank Baum, born on this date in 1856...