Towngate Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" Ballet

Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company dances the journey of Dorothy, who is swept away from her home in Kansas and led to the magical Land of Oz.

With friends, villains, and life lessons along the way, the show is a contemporary production of this iconic, well-loved story and features dozens of costumed dancers and captivating dances of original choreography.

Shows take place 7pm October 14 & 21 and 3pm & 7pm October 15 & 22 at Towngate Theatre in Wheeling. The production is part of Towngate’s children’s theater season.

All tickets are $20.

Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Sponsored by the Helen J. Prince Foundation.

A special one-night only performance of “The Wizard of Oz” takes place at Ohio University Eastern in St. Clairsville, Ohio at 7pm October 30. Learn more here.

Witches Tea Party with the Cast

Join the cast of “The Wizard of Oz” for a party from 1-2pm before the October 15 & 22 matinee performances. $15 per person. (Purchase with your ticket.)

2023-24 Children’s Theater Season at Towngate

“The Wizard of Oz” Ballet
7pm October 14 & 21
3pm & 7pm October 15 & 22

“Babes in Toyland”
7pm December 8; 3pm December 9 & 10

“The Nutcracker”
3pm & 7pm December 17; 7pm December 18, 19, 20 & 21

“Wiley and the Hairy Man”
7pm January 26; 3pm January 27, 28, February 3 and 4

Take your kids to the ballet.

Oglebay Institute’s children’s theater brings classic stories from the page to the stage through theater and dance. Ballet performances feature well-loved stories that children relate to. Kids not only get excited about the characters and music they know, but also get to see stories presented in new and interesting ways.  Performances introduce kids to the beauty of dance. They also learn how dance can be used as a means of self-expression and storytelling.

Teaching the Art of Dance…

Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance has been a vibrant part of our programming for more than 80 years. We not only present dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From new dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.