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š We wish to welcome you to Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert in Chicago! This enchanting live music experience, brought to you by Warner Bros. and Candlelight, promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic as we relive the greatest songs from the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. Our talented string ensemble will take you on a musical journey like no other, from āOver the Rainbowā to āThe Merry Old Land of Ozā, bringing the wonderful land of Oz to life under the warm glow of Candlelight. Get your tickets today!
General Info
š Venue: Arts Center of Oak Park
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Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
ā³ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
š¤ Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
āæ Accessibility: This venue is not ADA compliant
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šŖ Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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š There is no strict dress code for this magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road, but we encourage you to dress in your most enchanting Wizard of Oz-inspired attireāthink ruby slippers, emerald elegance, or anything straight out of Oz!
Program -Ā The greatest songs from The Wizard of OzĀ
- Main Title
- Trouble In School
- Over The Rainbow
- Cyclone
- Munchkinland Musical Sequence
- Follow The Yellow Brick Road / You're Off To See The Wizard
- If I Only Had A Brain / Heart/ The Nerve
- We're Off To See The Wizard
- The Spell
- The Merry Old Land Of Oz
- If I Were the King of the Forest
- At The Gates Of Emerald City
- The Haunted Forest
- Toto Brings News
- March of the Winkies
- Ding-Dong! Emerald City
- Delirious Escape
Performers
- Metropolis String Quartet
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User reviews
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- It was an exceptional experience.
- What a beautiful evening, thank you!
- Friendly staff and beautiful music! It was our first Candlelight event and we loved it!
- Friendly staff, great location and superb artist. It was a great event. Highly recommended
- Gorgeous music, venue heavenly indeed
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Arts Center of Oak Park
The Arts Center of Oak Park, a historic building, offers events such as music, dance, theater, films, lectures, and art exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy the building's two stained-glass domes, a 200-se...
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