High School to Perform The Wizard of Oz

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - Dec. 19, 2018 - PRLog -- One of the most beloved tales for more than a century, The Wizard of Oz, will be performed by the Apache Junction High School Performing Arts Department at 7 p.m., Jan. 24-25 and Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at AJHS' Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Road in Apache Junction.

General admission tickets for the musical fantasy are $8 for adults, $6 for children ages three through 18 and $6 for seniors ages 60 and older. Reserved seats are $10 a piece for all ages. There will also be a preshow spaghetti dinner available for $10 per person. Profits from the dinner will go directly to offset the cost of the production.

"The Wizard of Oz is not only a great story and play, it will be one of the most ambitious projects we have undertaken at the high school in a long time," said Paul Lanphear from the AJHS Drama Department. "I think everyone who attends this play will be delighted to see this performance."

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is an American classic and considered to be the first American fairy tale. The story is based on the children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced the movie The Wizard of Oz in 1939 and it is still praised for its fantasy storytelling, musical score and memorable characters.

For more information about AJUSD call 480-982-1110 x5317.