Gammage to Honor Military
ASU Gammage will honor veterans,
active duty military and their families
during a Heroes Night celebration on
the opening night performance of the
Wizard of Oz on Feb. 4. Veterans
and military will enjoy a hero’s
celebration prior to the show with
special presentations and giveaways.
The evening will feature a pre-show performance by the 108th Army Band in the box office plaza, interactive booths from military partners and a pre-show salute from the Gammage stage.
“Nobody more than military families understands the importance of ‘home.’ ASU Gammage is proud of our local military families and thankful for all their hard work and sacrifice. We hope they enjoy this evening as we honor them with the best of Broadway,” says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, executive director at ASU Gammage.
Starring Danielle Wade as Dorothy, who was chosen by the Canadian public through CBC TV's reality show “Over The Rainbow,” the tour of The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the all-time classic. Developed from the ever-popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this musical treat for all the family. 2013 Heroes Celebration
Heroes Night is part of the US Airways Military Salute at ASU Gammage and is made possible with additional funding provided by APS, George Brazil Home Services, Macy’s, United Healthcare Military and Veteran and The Arizona Republic/AZCentral.
PHOTOS BY CYLLA VON TIEDEMANN
