"The Wizard of Oz" Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets go on sale Monday for “The Wizard of Oz,” which is headed to Memorial Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. NETworks Presenta­tions brings this national touring production to the auditorium.

It is based on the Royal Shakespeare Co.’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie.

It is di­rected by director Nigel West, choreographed by Leigh Constantine and includes sets and cos­tumes by Tim McQuillen-Wright. Local talent will have a chance to audition for Munchkin roles, with de­tails forthcoming.

Tickets are $45 and $36.50 and are available online at www.tickets.com and www.wfmpec.com; charge by phone at 940-716-5555; or stop by the Kay Yeager Coliseum Box Office or the Shep­pard Air Force Base ITT Office.