"The Wizard

of Oz," one of the most beloved children's stories of all time, is

being performed at the Fox Theatre this week. The show, featuring Dorothy

and her friends, also features some local children as Munchkins and Ozians.

The story focuses

on Dorothy who is magically transported to Oz during a tornado. After

landing on the Wicked Witch of the East, the Wicked Witch of the West

is after her and a pair of ruby red slippers. Dorothy must follow the

Yellow Brick Road to the Wizard of Oz, the only man who can send her back

to Kansas. Along the way she befriends a scarecrow, a tin man and a cowardly

lion. Dorothy and her new friends learn lessons about intelligence, sentimentality

and courage.

The show features

all of the memorable songs from the movie, including "Over the Rainbow,"

"If I Only Had a Brain," "Follow the Yellow brick Road"

and more. The show also features a lot of special effects and flying scenes.

Audiences will thrill at the tornado, the flying witch and her gang of

flying monkeys.

Over 75 members

of the metro Atlanta community will perform in the community chorus. Children

in the chorus range in age from 7-14. Two Peachtree City residents in

the show are 11-year-olds Patrick Dyer and Erin Hogan. Dyer attends The

Bedford School and Hogan attends Landmark.

"The Wizard

of Oz" will be performed through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2

and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $16-$50

and tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office or at any Ticketmaster

outlet. Phone 404-817-8700 for more information.

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