The Wizard of Oz
Pictures now available of International star Lorna Luft in The Wizard of Oz
Log onto The Lowry’s digital image library, www.thelowryimages.com, to download images of the Wizard of Oz cast in costume
Lorna Luft, Judy Garland’s daughter visited Salford this week to get ready for the magic of The Wizard of Oz which will delight audiences at The Lowry from Sat 29 Nov – Sun 4 Jan.
Lorna who will play the wicked witch commented “I’m so excited about performing in the show for which my mother is so well known. I can’t wait to play a baddie as it’s so different from anything I’ve done before. I always have such a good time in the UK and I’m really looking forward to appearing on stage at The Lowry.” Lorna Luft’s acclaimed career spans all facets of the entertainment industry. A versatile performer, she has found success as a vibrant concert singer, recording artist, motion picture, theatre and television actor, best-selling author and producer. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, she began her career at age eleven on her mother’s TV show and has flourished ever since. Most recently Lorna has been touring with the stage show, Songs My Mother Taught Me, and released her debut CD of the same name, produced by Barry Manilow and Colin R. Freeman.
Based on, and faithful to, the classic Judy Garland film, all the famous songs and characters are here. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion, singing such evergreen hits as We’re Off To See The Wizard, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and, of course, the unforgettable Over The Rainbow.
With magnificent special effects, including a dramatic tornado and a flying witch, Dorothy and Toto are transported from their everyday, monochrome world on the farm in Kansas, to Munchkin City in the colourful land of Oz. Featuring lavish costumes, energetic dance routines and stunning laser effects, The Wizard of Oz has all the sparkle families have come to expect from Christmas shows produced by The Lowry and Pelé Productions.
Tickets are selling fast and this year, advance sales are the highest ever for a Christmas show at The Lowry, up 50% on last year. The very best family entertainment in the North West also provides really great value for money with up to 2 children going half price with a full priced adult ticket *. Tickets for The Wizard of Oz (Sat 29 November 2008 – Sun 4 January 2009) are available on 0870 787 5793 and online bookings via www.thelowry.com
Posted on Wednesday, 03 September 2008 under Press Theatre Press