“We are so excited to bring back Dorothy and the Prince of Oz for the second time,” said BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. “It is its own story—completely different from the Wizard of Oz—and that’s what makes it so fun. Most people know the story of the Wizard, but not many know what happened after that story concluded. This ballet tells that story.”

Featuring life-sized puppetry by Basil Twist and fantastical costumes, Dorothy and the Prince of Oz follows Dorothy as she is summoned by Glinda the Good Witch to help save the Kingdom of Oz. Along the way, Dorothy falls in love with the Prince and as she tries to break a spell cast on him, a battle ensues putting Oz and the Prince in jeopardy.

Renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, BalletMet ranks among the nation’s 20 largest ballet companies. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has made the commission and performance of new works a core organizational priority, with more than 200 World Premieres and hundreds of Company Premieres performed throughout its history. BalletMet stages 60 to 70 performances each year at home and on tour. In the past, the company toured 28 U.S. states and internationally to Russia, Poland, Egypt, Spain and Canada.

BalletMet’s Academy has also been recognized as an institution of local and national stature. It offers hundreds of classes to roughly 1,000 students, ages 3 to 95, each year. Students in its Intensive, Boys and Trainee Programs gain invaluable training and experience, including the opportunity to dance on stage alongside the Company’s professional dancers. BalletMet’s dance access and education programs serve nearly 30,000 people annually. There are a variety of opportunities to experience and learn the art of dance including free classes, complimentary tickets and student scholarships. BalletMet offers more than 60 scholarships each year to talented youth, many from underserved groups, who could not otherwise participate in dance training.