On August 29th through August 31st, the Backstage Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz. This gala performance will take place at the Riverwalk Theatre.Given that director Wendy Moore has chosen to use stage hooks, which would actually allow the characters to “fly,” I find it appropriate that the play will be shown at the Riverwalk, as opposed to the more intimate Backstage Theatre on Ridge Street.

While perusing Wikimedia, I came across this interesting picture. It’s copyright has expired, so it is now in the public domain. Note that the Wizard of Oz was written in 1899. which was when Victorian Breckenridge was in its heyday. Had Dorothy’s Kansas home taken her over the state lines into Breckenridge, Colorado, she would have found a place that was equally, if not more magical than the Wonderful Land of Oz.

So do come see the Wizard of Oz. It’s bound to be a spectacular performance. But don’t forget to explore our town, where the magic of yesterday is hidden in our storefronts. our homes and our rivers.