(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Class Act Performing Arts Studio presents Wizard of Oz at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) from May 8-10, 2026. We're off to see the wizard! Follow the yellow brick road to the SOPAC stage for a delightful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the classic MGM film.
The timeless story of young Dorothy Gale’s journey from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz continues to thrill audiences of all ages, and Class Act Performing Arts Studio brings it to life with all the heart, humor, and spectacle you remember.
Songs You’ll Sing All the Way Home: The production features some of the most beloved songs in musical theatre history, including “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead!,” and “If I Were King of the Forest” — performed live by a full company of young artists.
A Cast of 70 Strong: This large-scale production showcases the talent and dedication of 70 performers from Class Act Performing Arts Studio, bringing Munchkins, witches, flying monkeys, and the whole magical Land of Oz to life onstage. Fun for the Whole Family: From little ones experiencing Oz for the first time to grandparents who grew up with the film, this is a joyful, all-ages spectacle the whole family will treasure together.
Performances take place Friday, May 8 at 5:00pm; Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am & 5:00pm; and Sunday, May 10 at 1:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located at One SOPAC Way in South Orange, New Jersey.
Musical Theatre Company and Dance Company are Class Act Performing Arts Studio's intensive training programs for students ages 8 and up. Both MTC and DC students participate in a core curriculum of leveled dance classes; MTC students also study vocal, musical, and acting technique. While the focus of the company program is the training of young artists, there are required and optional performance opportunities for MTC and DC students available throughout the year. Each company has different requisites but students can be a part of just one company, or both simultaneously. In order to ensure the highest quality of training for each individual student, members of MTC and DC are accepted by audition only. They hold their company members to a high standard of commitment, work ethic, and integrity.
