Back to Oz - From The Wonderful Wizard, To The Wiz, To Wicked - An American Fairytale
Next: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Runs until Sunday, April 26, 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Venue
- Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
From The Wonderful Wizard, to The Wiz, to Wicked, the journey to Oz and its band of characters is an American fairytale that has been reimagined time and time again, representing the underdog and radical hope in the face of fear.
Discover your connection to the land and stories of Oz through songs like “We're Off to See the Wizard,” “Home,” and “For Good.” This unforgettable exploration of the self and our shared humanity pays tribute to the hope in us all.
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KPFK Community Partner Event
MUSE/IQUE Presents
Back to Oz
An American Fairytale
Presented in partnership with CTG
From The Wonderful Wizard, to The Wiz, to Wicked, discover your connection to the land and stories of Oz. Featuring Carmen Cusack, Nathan Granner, LaVance Colley, DC6 Singers Collective, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra. Tickets from $75.
Showtimes at the Mark Taper Forum
Saturday, April 18 — 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 — 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23 — 7:30 PM (Student Matinee)
Thursday, April 24 — 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 25 — 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 26 — 2:30 PM
Venue: Mark Taper Forum at The Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Featured Artists
Carmen Cusack (vocals) — Tony Award-nominated star of Bright Star and Flying Over Sunset. Broadway, West End, and touring credits include Wicked, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and Sweeney Todd.
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LaVance Colley (vocals) — A dynamic vocalist blending Gospel, Jazz, and R&B. He has worked with Beyoncé, John Legend, and Brittany Howard, and is a featured singer on the award-winning film Sinners. Performs globally with Postmodern Jukebox as lead vocalist and emcee.
Nathan Granner (vocals) — Renowned American tenor acclaimed for his powerful top notes and honeyed tone. Critics from the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Classical Voice have praised his exceptional vocal flexibility and nuanced performances.
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DC6 Singers Collective (vocals) — LA-based ensemble rooted in a cappella, gospel, doo wop, and R&B. Collaborators with CeCe Winans, Lady Gaga, John Legend, the San Francisco Symphony, and LA Opera Orchestra.
RSVP & Tickets at muse-ique.com
Student Matinee: On April 23, over 700 local middle and high school students will experience the stories and heart behind the Oz tales through MUSE/IQUE's Student Matinee program.
MUSE/IQUE is a Pasadena-based nonprofit creating immersive live music experiences that blend classical, jazz, pop, and world music with storytelling. KPFK 90.7 FM is proud to partner with MUSE/IQUE for their 2026 season.
Venue
Mark Taper Forum
135 N Grand Ave, Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA
90012
Dates
The event runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the following dates.
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