The new wizard of oz book 1903 springfield mass

A wicked king has taken over the emerald city, and wants his daughter, princess gloria, to marry the horrid courtier googlygoo, though she loves pon, the gardeners boy. The play still proved to be as great a success as the book. The wizard of oz 1903 while entirely forgotten today, the 1903 the wizard of oz was one of the most successful musical comedies of the turn of the century and firmly cemented the timeless story and characters in the hearts and minds of the american public, 37 years before the widely known mgm film. In honor of the release of this rendition of the film, collider was invited to.

The first, the wonderful wizard of oz, was published by george m. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. The wizard of oz sangamon auditorium, springfield, il. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. Frank baum, is 106 years old this year and shows no signs of fading in popularity. I had done a very extensive post about the many different oz versions, including the 1910 and 1925 films, but a pretty glaring hole remained, where this musical should. The book was a runaway best seller, though the two coauthors became alienated, and both went bankrupt. The action picture is observed as the wizard of oz. The theater where the opening took place was the grand opera house. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book.

Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth plumly thompson 1939 62. The wizard of oz is the title character of the american fantasy tales by l. You know you grew up in springfield, massachusetts if. The wizard of oz toured the country for seven seasons following its broadway run, stopping at cantons grand opera house on october 27, 1904, may 1, 1905, april 24, 1906, and august 28, 1908. What is the new wizard of oz dollar value with a 1903. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Although the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film is the bestknown dramatization of the wizard of oz, it was not the first production. Name of the publsiher on the bottom of the spine is bobbs merrill. A preworld war i bicycle, probably used in a fantasy film by. In june 1902, an extravagantly mounted stage version opened in chicago to great critical acclaim. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. The new publisher, bobbsmerrill, originally called the book the new wizard of oz, but the new was quickly dropped from the cover, and the book became better known simply as the wizard of oz. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago.

The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. Published on june 5, 1917, it begins with the disappearance of princess ozma, the ruler of oz and covers dorothy and the wizards efforts. Springfield was founded in 1636 by english puritan william pynchon as agawam plantation under the administration of the connecticut colony. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. The lost princess of oz is the eleventh canonical oz book written by l. The opening was in new york city, at broadways majestic theatre. Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. Frank baum music by paul tietjens additional lyrics by glen macdonough james odea vincent bryan john w.

The 1903 new york production became one of the greatest successes in. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. From the wizard of oz to constance, from the ice king of oz to speedy in oz, we can help you find the wizard of oz books you are looking for. A beautiful, aweinspiring work, the annotated wizard of oz is an enduring tribute to the timeless joy of the wizard of oz, and a classic to rival baums own.

Billy rose theatre division, the new york public library. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. Easy differences between the wizard of oz broadway. Denslow 18561915 as illustrator, the wonderful wizard of oz. The first five novels is your passport to this marvelous realm and wonders that have enchanted readers young and the very name of l. In 1641 it was renamed after pynchons hometown of springfield, essex, england, following incidents, including trade disputes as well as captain john masons hostilities toward native tribes, which precipitated the settlements joining the massachusetts. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. Illustrated with eight color plates and numerous other plates in black and white, endpapers show scenes from the wizard of. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. On this day, january 21, in 1903, the wonderful wizard of oz premiered in new yorks majestic theatre. Abaa ilab published 1903 condition good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly broken, cloth firm. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones.

What is the value of the new wizard of oz published 1903 book. The 1903 stage version opened on january 21, 1903, and ran until december 31, 1904. The first public performance of the wizard of oz took place in january 1903. Illustrated with eight color plates and numerous other plates in black and white, endpapers show scenes from the wizard of oz movie of 1939. Jan, 2011 the unique e book became into observed as the superb wizard of oz.

The project gutenberg etext of the wonderful wizard of oz. The wizard of oz has been restored a number of times but this is the very first 4k hdr edition of the 1939 classic. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to please children of today. Frank baums published work, every notable oz edition, and the stage and cinematic productions from 1939s the wizard of oz, to the 1974 broadway hit, the wiz. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. The wizard of oz broadway musical 1904 revival ibdb. Our purpose is to connect people who grew up in and around springfield, massachusetts.

The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. Soon after, baum contracted to write the libretto for a stage musical adaptation of his book, which arrived on broadway as the wizard of oz on january 20, 1903. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. Frank baum 18561919, of which the most famous is the first with ww. A brandnew production of this family classic by broadway live the wizard of oz at the sangamon auditorium, springfield, il. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. My tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. The wizard of oz the 1903 musical extravaganza book and lyrics by l. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. Dorothy and the wizard in oz by frank baum 1908, 1st edition 1st state see more like this dorothy and the wizard in oz.

Dec, 2011 musical of the month musical of the month. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz himself rules over an emerald city reached by a yellow brick road. It played 293 performances and road companies toured the show for the next six years. This is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york. Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. Aug 07, 2017 my tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created. Frank baum books consist of 14 oz titles in the main series, along with a collection of short stories, and some borderland oz books. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. However, it was officially still titled the new wizard of oz, since that was the title on record at the office, and on the title page until 1956.

Wizard of oz new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Apr 03, 20 the book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. The wizard of oz 1903 by doug reside, curator, billy rose theatre division, new york public library for the performing arts, dorothy and lewis b. One man on a wheat rack, servants cleaning pans, etc in front of the house. The wizard of oz revival, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city mar 21, 1904 and played through nov 25, 1905. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Although baum had a hand in writing the lyrics for some of the musical numbers, the stage play bore little resemblance to the book. The 1902 stage version of the wizard of oz opened on june 16, 1902 in chicago, illinois. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. Mar 26, 2017 this is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york.

The wizard of oz production history the wizard of oz show information. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. Buy tickets online now or find out more with springfield theater. Mann edited by james fesukgeisel theatre arts press. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w.