The Wizard of Oz
Auditions: August 29-30, 2026
Performances: November 15-22, 2026, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts MainStage
Follow the yellow brick road to join Dorothy’s adventures with her friends as they brave the Wizard in the Emerald City. This inspiration for Wicked contains the songs from the beloved MGM musical starring Judy Garland, and is a treat the whole family can enjoy.
By L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Herbert Stothart, Peter Howard, Larry Wilcox, John Kane.
THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Auditions: August 29-30, 2026
Audition registration is now open! Click here for more details and to register.
ROLES in THE WIZARD OF OZ
Characters in Kansas
- Dorothy Gale: A young girl about to go off on an amazing adventure to the land of Oz.
- Aunt Em: Dorothy’s Aunt, a hardworking and caring woman
- Uncle Henry: Dorothy’s farmer Uncle.
- Zeke: A farmhand who is easily scared (typically doubles Cowardly Lion)
- Hickory: A farmhand with a tender heart (typically doubles Tin Man)
- Hunk: A farmhand who isn’t too bright (typically doubles Scarecrow)
- Almira Gulch: The meanest lady in town (typically doubles Wicked Witch of the West)
- Professor Marvel: A vagabond flim-flam artist (typically doubles the Wizard of Oz)
- Toto: Dorothy’s dog – typically played by an actor
Featured Characters in Oz
- Glinda the Good: A magical and kind witch
- The Wicked Witch of the West: The big bad of Oz
- Scarecrow: Hanging around being mocked by crows until Dorothy takes him to the wizard
- Tin Man: A munchkin who had an unfortunate accident and longs for a heart
- Cowardly Lion: Should be king of the forest, but instead hunting for his nerve.
- Gatekeeper: Exactly what it says – he keeps the riff raff away from the Wizard
- Wizard of Oz: Mysterious and magical ruler of Oz
- Winkie General: Leader of the Winkies, followers of the Wicked Witch of the West
- Nikko: Commander of the flying monkeys
Featured Ensembles
Tornado Dancers, Munchkins, Poppies, Snowmen, Ozians, Winkies, Monkeys, Jitterbugs, Trees, Ghosts
2026-2027 Individual Tickets go on sale July 1 – Student Matinee tickets AVAILABLE JUNE, 10!
General Admission: $29 for adults, $27 for seniors, students, and children
Thursday & Friday Student Matinees: $10/ticket for student groups of 10 or more
Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts MainStage, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
Appropriate for all ages.
General Admission tickets may be ordered online, over the phone, or in person at the MVCPA box office:
500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
PHONE 650-903-6000
performingarts@mvcpa.com
To purchase tickets to the Student Matinees, call the MVCPA box office.
Box Office Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: Noon to 6pm, and one hour prior to ticketed events
Ticket prices listed on MVCPA’s website include a $3 facility use fee and a $3 convenience fee charged by the Center.
Peninsula Youth Theater is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (tax ID 77-0335126). Copyright Peninsula Youth Theatre 2025.
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