November 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
National Palace for Children - Main Hall
At the National Palace for Children Bucharest (Main Hall), the classic fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz" by Frank Baum comes to life in a new stage production by director Aurelian Horațiu Bîrcă, produced by the Ambassador Musical Theatre, and conceived as a musical for the whole family.
"For me, The Wizard of Oz is a story about the journey each of us takes to discover that what we are looking for is already within us. It is a show about the courage to return home – not as a place, but as the discovery of one's own identity." - declares Aurelian Horațiu Bîrcă, director.
In this unique staging, "The Wizard of Oz" becomes a story about "returning home," more as a desire for evolution, self-discovery, and understanding the world, rather than just a destination.
With orchestral arrangements by Edward Dabrowski, a nominee for the 2025 Gopo Awards for "Best Original Music," the show offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic characters, exploring their emotional dimension in depth. The Scarecrow becomes the expression of insecurity and the desire for validation, the Tin Man embodies repressed sensitivity, and the Lion reflects the fragility hidden behind the need for courage.
Through choreographic moments created by Cezara Blioju as true spaces of scenic confession, each character discovers their own vocation and embarks on a journey of transformation that resonates equally with the sensitivity of children and the emotional experience of adults.
The aesthetics of the show combine animated projections with traditional theatrical elements. The set, created by set designer Elena Iorga, is conceived as a malleable space that fluidly transforms from monochrome Kansas into an intensely colorful world, animated through ensemble choreographies and musical interventions.
"The Wizard of Oz" symbolizes the promise that the answers lie outside of us - a necessary illusion to begin the journey on the path of self-discovery. Throughout the show, the broader message is revealed: "home" is not just a place, but the certainty that what we are looking for already exists within us. The show thus becomes a story about the courage to follow one's own path.
„At the Ambasadorii Musical Theatre, we believe that magic doesn't come from the number of zeros in budgets, but from the number of ideas, rehearsals, and artists who put their soul on stage. „The Wizard of Oz” is proof: a musical show full of energy for children and families. We are sometimes told that we do „too many shows”. It's probably true. While some count their zeros, we count our premieres, our applause, and the children who leave the hall singing.” - declares Mihai-Ciprian Rogojan, manager of the Ambasadorii Musical Theatre.
Directed by: Aurelian Horatiu Birca
Set design: Elena Iorga
Choreography: Cezara Blioju
Orchestral arrangements: Eduard Dabrowski
Duration: 75 minutes
Recommended age: 4+ years
The Ambassadors Musical Theatre is the only public institution for performances and concerts for children and adolescents under the subordination of the Ministry of Culture.
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