Folk art version of ‘Wizard of Oz’ sure to please LGBT, young fans alike
Although the Alliance Theatre’s version of “The Wizard of Oz” is being staged as part of the company’s Family Series, openly gay actor Patrick MColery is fully aware that audiences will probably be divided between younger patrons and LGBT theater fans. “Oz” opens Feb. 25. In this stage version of the beloved, iconic film, McColery has a number of roles. He plays Uncle Henry, as well as one of the munchkins and the apple tree. He even puppets the Wizard character. Most of the small cast doubles as various characters, he says. The only performer in the cast who doesn’t double… >>
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