Two Chances to See Dorothy Clicking Her Red Heels Together in the Magic Land of "Oz"

Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 01:48 by Tony Rutherford , HNN Entertainment Editor

HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – When opportunities arise ,they come more than in pairs. In this case, you can catch a professional “road show” of “The Wizard of Oz” on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. It’s at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky.

The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys.

Tickets range from $25 to $50. Visit, http://www.paramountartscenter.com/

And, in Huntington, students at Huntington High School will be performing the musical that made Judy Garland’s red shoes an iconic collector’s item valued at about $1.5 million dollars.

The student shows are March 10-12 at 7 p.m. There will be a Sunday March 13 matinee at 3 p.m.

Cost is $7 and $5 for students.