'Wizard' returns to local movie screens

GO staff

Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in "The Wizard of Oz" 70th Anniversary encore event at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17.

This special encore event will be introduced with a taped interview from Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who will share facts and stories about this ageless classic.

The exclusive cut of "To Oz! The Making of a Classic" will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.

See it on these regional screens: South Barrington 30 with IMAX, 175 Studio Drive, Barrington, $10; Cinemark Woodridge 17 with IMAX, 6500 Route 53, Woodridge, $10; Randall 15 with IMAX, 550 N. Randall Road, Batavia, $10; Naperville Showplace, 2815 Show Place Drive, Naperville, $10; New Lenox Showplace, 1320 W. Maple St., New Lenox, $10.

Tickets for The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.fathomevents.com.