Ray Bolger Had a Brain, as Well as a Brilliant Career
Raymond Wallace “Ray” Bolger was an American entertainer of stage and screen who, like virtually every other member of the cast of The Wizard of … Read more
Behind the Scenes
King of the Jungle, and of His Craft as an Actor
Bert Lahr was born Irving Lahrheim on August 13, 1895, in New York City. A hugely successful performer in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway, he … Read more
Now That’s a Horse!
“What kind of a horse is that?” you may remember Dorothy asking as she and her friends rode through the Emerald City, watching the horse … Read more
Billie Burke, The Good Witch and an Equally Good Performer
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke, or “Billie” for short, began acting professionally in the early 20th century, but modern audiences primarily know her as Glinda … Read more
The Wizard of Oz and Its Audience
Prior to its national release on August 25th, 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in 1939 at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (August 12), … Read more
More Wizard of Oz Fans Share Their Favorite Memories!
As far back as I can remember, I have loved Oz. The colors, the songs, Toto. I probably wore through several VHS tapes and put … Read more
Memorable Songs from a Memorable Movie
Folks who see The Wizard of Oz often find themselves singing or humming many of the film’s delightful tunes for days and even weeks after … Read more
Jack Haley Who Portrayed the Tin Man Lived a Heartfelt Life
Regardless of how many films the cast members of The Wizard of Oz were in, they’re most often best remembered from their roles in this … Read more
Your Wizard of Oz/LEGOLAND Sneak Peek #3!
Welcome to the Emerald City, home of the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz. Do you remember the first time you saw the Emerald City … Read more
Your Wizard of Oz/LEGOLAND Sneak Peek #2!
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Dorothy and Toto felt they’d traveled far from home when a cyclone brought them (and their … Read more
Here’s Your Final Exclusive Wizard of Oz/LEGOLAND Sneak Peek!
“It really was no miracle, what happened was just this…” It may not be a miracle, but visitors to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City … Read more
Here it is! Your first exclusive Wizard of Oz/LEGOLAND Sneak Peek!
The Wizard of Oz MINILAND is scheduled to open April 29th, but you don’t have to wait! Over the coming weeks leading up to the … Read more
What’s Not to Love: LEGO and The Wizard of Oz
Two of the most enjoyable ways to pass the time — playing with LEGO and watching The Wizard of Oz — are coming together this … Read more
Which Witch Is the World’s Most Famous Witch?
Most would agree that the world’s most famous witch is the Wicked Witch of the West played by Margaret Hamilton in the movie. But Hamilton … Read more