Episode Details

It is time to dust off those ruby red shoes and follow the yellow brick road! Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nicholas Dragga, talks about their upcoming Pittsburgh premiere of "The Wizard of Oz". This new ballet first premiered in 2018 by the Colorado, Kansas City, and Royal Winnipeg ballet's. There will be special effects, projections, flying, and much more! Nick highlights the different musical themes for each character, like disco for the Lion and soulful music for the Tin Man. There will also be over 40 students from PBT's school playing Munchkins! Nick emphasizes PBT's participation in upcoming downtown initiatives, like the new Arts Landing, and upcoming summer plans like a performance at Hartwood Acres. He is looking forward to seeing everyone at the ballet for this Pittsburgh Premiere! You can see "The Wizard of Oz" at the Benedum Center from May 9th to 18th. Visit https://pbt.org/performances/the-wizard-of-oz-with-the-pbt-orchestra/ to learn more. Also, as part of WQED's May Fundraiser, if you donate just $60, you will receive two tickets to "The Wizard of Oz" on May 16th, 17th, or 18th. To donate, visit www.wqedfm.org or call 888-621-6900. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.