Photo: Lorne Bridgman
A waist-down shot of a person wearing a blue and white checkered dress in the style of Dorothy, with exposed legs, white frilly socks and glittery red high-heeled shoes. The left shoe is pointed upward and the black text reads, A waist-down shot of a person wearing a blue and white checkered dress in the style of Dorothy, with exposed legs, white frilly socks and glittery red high-heeled shoes. The left shoe is pointed upward and the black text reads,

The Wizard of Oz: A Holiday Musical Panto for All

A Canadian Stage Production in association with the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres

The beloved Toronto holiday tradition returns

Big news: the revival of the holiday panto extravaganza is here! Following in the illustrious footsteps of Ross Petty's iconic 25-year tradition, Canadian Stage proudly steps up to lead the next chapter of larger-than-life holiday pantomimes for the enjoyment of Toronto audiences of all ages.

Prepare yourselves for an irreverent twist on the timeless tale of The Wizard of Oz. Audiences of all ages will embark on a whimsical journey alongside Dorothy and her beloved companions as they navigate the fantastical landscapes of Oz, brimming with laughter, toe-tapping music, and mischievous antics.

We're not in Kansas anymore: this new addition to the season sees Canadian Stage's foray into the historic Winter Garden Theatre.

It's difficult to overstate the impact the Ross Petty panto has had on Toronto's theatrical landscape – Toronto Star
Topical humour, unscripted comedy, high-energy pop songs, contemporary choreography, and audience participation... all add up for silly, infectious, family entertainment – Intermission Magazine

friday / dec 6

7:00pm

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saturday / dec 7

7:00pm

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sunday / dec 8

2:00pm

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tuesday / dec 10

7:00pm

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wednesday / dec 11

7:00pm

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thursday / dec 12

7:00pm

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friday / dec 13

7:00pm

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saturday / dec 14

2:00pm

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7:00pm

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sunday / dec 15

2:00pm

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tuesday / dec 17

7:00pm

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wednesday / dec 18

7:00pm

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thursday / dec 19

7:00pm

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friday / dec 20

7:00pm

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saturday / dec 21

2:00pm

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7:00pm

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sunday / dec 22

12:00pm

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5:00pm

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Executive Producer Emeritus

Director

Set Designer

  • Michael Gianfrancesco

Costume Designer

  • Ming Wong

Lighting Designer

  • Bonnie Beecher

Sound Designer

  • Brian Kenny

Choreographer

Stage Manager

  • Loralie Pollard

Assistant Stage Managers

  • Katie Fitz-Gerald
  • Victoria Wang

Apprentice Stage Manager

Sponsored in part by Polar Asset Management Partners 

The Wizard of Oz is based on the novel by L. Frank Baum. 

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