Me, Dorothy...and This Road To Oz
Nov 16, 2018 | IMDB 7
57 min Watch NowDocumentary
Kansas City Ballet prepares for the world premiere of The WIzard Of Oz with unfettered access to show the process of creating a brand new ballet from the timeless classic.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Carmencita
American Ballet Theatre: The Dream
Ballet Boys
Ballet Black
Christmas Oratorio
Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
Bolshoi Babylon
First Position
The Joffrey Ballet: Billboards - Music By Prince
The Blu-ray Experience: Opera & Ballet
Ballet Now
Nureyev
We're Off to See the Munchkins
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The True Story
The Children of Theatre Street
The Slippers
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
Varicella
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
Wiz on Down the Road
SIMILAR MOVIES
Carmencita
IMDB 5.2 | Mar , 1894
The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States. In the film, Carmencita is recorded going through a routine she had been performing at Koster & Bial's in New York since February 1890.American Ballet Theatre: The Dream
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2004
Choreographed by Frederick Ashton in honor of William Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this magical production -- based on the Bard's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- features Felix Mendelssohn's famed score and sublime sets that add to the charm. Ethan Stiefel delivers an impressive performance as the lordly Oberon, Alessandra Ferri shines as fairy queen Titania, and Herman Cornejo is pitch-perfect as the impish Puck.Ballet Boys
IMDB 7.3 | Jun , 2014
Ballet Boys takes you through disappointments, victories, forging of friendship, first loves, doubt, faith, growing apart from each other, finding your own way and own ambitions, all mixed with the beautiful expression of ballet.Ballet Black
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1986
Stephen Dwoskin brings together members of the Ballet Negres dance company, founded in London in 1946.Christmas Oratorio
IMDB 10 | Dec , 2012
This recording of all six cantatas from the Salle Henry Le Bœuf in the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium, in December 2012 features internationally renowned Bach expert Philippe Herreweghe and the Collegium Vocale Gent.Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
IMDB 6.8 | Oct , 2005
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).Bolshoi Babylon
IMDB 4.3 | Sep , 2015
A behind-the-scenes look at Moscow's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre as it's rocked by an acid-attack scandal in 2013.First Position
IMDB 7.2 | Sep , 2011
A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.The Joffrey Ballet: Billboards - Music By Prince
IMDB 0 | Feb , 1994
Billboards is a ballet created by the Joffrey Ballet featuring the works of Prince. The premiere was on Wednesday, January 27, 1993, at Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa, Iowa City. No new music was used, although Prince contributed a special extended ten minute orchestrated version of "Thunder" from the Diamonds and Pearls album. A video of the performance was released on VHS in February 1994, and on Laserdisc format.The Blu-ray Experience: Opera & Ballet
IMDB 8 | Oct , 2008
Including world-class artists such as Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside and Agnes Letestu, this 50-minute sampler will give you a taste of many beloved classics in opera and ballet.Ballet Now
IMDB 6.7 | Jun , 2018
Three days leading up to Tiler Peck's direction and performance of a ballet exhibition in Los Angeles.Nureyev
IMDB 7.3 | Sep , 2018
An insight into the life of the world's most famous male dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.We're Off to See the Munchkins
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1993
The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The True Story
IMDB 7 | Apr , 2011
This iconic American story was written in 1900 by L Frank Baum, a Chicago businessman, journalist, chicken breeder, actor, boutique owner, Hollywood movie director and lifelong fan of all things innovative and technological. His life spanned an era of remarkable invention and achievement in America and many of these developments helped to fuel this great storyteller's imagination. His ambition was to create the first genuine American fairytale and the story continues to fascinate, inspire and engage millions of fans of all ages from all over the world. This documentary explores how The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has come to symbolise the American Dream and includes previously unseen footage from the Baum family archives, still photographs and clips from the early Oz films, as well as interviews with family members, literary experts and American historians as it tells the story of one man's life in parallel to the development of modern America.The Children of Theatre Street
IMDB 6.2 | May , 1977
A documentary on the Kirov School of Ballet in Russia, narrated by Princess Grace of Monaco.The Slippers
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2016
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted by many. They are considered the most important piece of Hollywood memorabilia and the catalyst for the creation of Hollywood memorabilia collecting.William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
IMDB 7 | Apr , 2009
On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.Varicella
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2015
Seven-year-old Polina and her 13-year-old sister Nastia live and breathe ballet. Both of them are studying at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in frigid Saint Petersburg. They’re currently awaiting their grades to find out if they’ve done well enough to be promoted to the next year, with Nastia lovingly guiding he little sister through the process. But in the meantime, Nastia also has to deal with the high demands that the academy places on its students. The gorgeously styled shots are sometimes calm, even clinical, and sometimes warm, lively and funny.The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 1995
This production consists an abbreviated script and highlights most musical numbers from the 1939 film.Wiz on Down the Road
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1978
A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.