The timeless 1939 film classic The Wizard of Oz returns to the big screen with the SLSO performing Herbert Stothart’s iconic score live. Join Dorothy and her friends as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and faces the Wicked Witch of the West. Sing along to the music you love, and the songs you know by heart—from “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to “The Merry Old Land of Oz”—at this truly Technicolor event at Powell Hall.

The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Powell Hall

When you hear Judy Garland singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” accompanied by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, you might find yourself tapping your heels together three times as you think to yourself, “there’s no place like Orchestra Hall.” “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” with Dorothy and revel in Herbert Stothart’s beautiful score performed live by the CSO as MGM’s Technicolor classic plays on the big screen.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Experience the glamour and nostalgia of Hollywood’s Golden Age of Oscar®! Relive the memories of iconic movies and their indelible symphonic soundtracks. Classic scenes are presented via the Granada’s giant screen with The Symphony on stage playing live. Featuring music from Gone with the Wind, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz, and more.

Herbert Stothart

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Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026

The Wizard of Oz in Concert · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

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The Wizard of Oz in Concert · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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