The Children's Museum of Los Angeles Presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Centennial Edition

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Label: Whirlwind Media
• ASIN: B00005KIZK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #542,016 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Chapter 1: The Cyclone

2. Chapter 2: The Council With the Munchkins

3. Chapter 3: The Munchkins Celebrate

4. Chapter 4: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

5. Chapter 5: The Road Through the Forest

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Disc: 2

1. Chapter 9: Escape Across the Great River

2. Chapter 10: Help from Mrs. Stork

3. Chapter 11: The Deadly Poppy Field

4. Chapter 12: The Queen of the Field Mice

5. Chapter 13: The Green Farmhouse

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Disc: 3

1. Chapter 18: Attack of the Wicked Witch

2. Chapter 19: The Flying Monkeys

3. Chapter 20: Enslaved!

4. Chapter 21: How the Four Were Reunited

5. Chapter 22: The Golden Cap

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Disc: 4

1. Chapter 26: Enter King Scarecrow

2. Chapter 27: Away to the South

3. Chapter 28: Attacked by the Fighting Trees

4. Chapter 29: The Dainty China Country

5. Chapter 30: The Lion Becomes King of Beasts

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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful, December 3, 2002

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This review is from: The Children's Museum of Los Angeles Presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Centennial Edition (Audio CD)

This version of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ pleases children of all ages. Do not be put off by the length (4 hours) because this re-telling moves swiftly and beautifully. Michelle Trachtenberg (Dorothy), Phyllis Diller (Wicked Witch of the West), Rene Auberjonois (Scarecrow), Nester Serrano (Tin Man) and Robert Guillaume (Lion) and the rest of the cast are perfect in the characterizations. This is the closet version to L. Frank Baum's book you are likely to find anywhere. This album is fully acted with no narration (like a lot of OZ audiobooks). You will enjoy this version many, many times just as the 1939 film.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swept Up in OZ!, December 25, 2001

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Michael (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Children's Museum of Los Angeles Presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Centennial Edition (Audio CD)

This is four hours of pure MAGIC and ENCHANTMENT as, once again, we are swept into the magic spell of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an all star cast could only do it. The complete story is adapted wonderfully into four hours of listening pleasure with heart lifting songs, incredible sound effects, and no narration with only complete dialouge as we follow our friends on the Yellow Brick Road. You may even recognize familiar voices such as John Goodman (Guardian of the Gates), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dorothy), or Mark Hamill (Munch the Munchkin). I strongly suggest anyone with children who love good stories, any Oz collector or fan, or someone who just enjoys revisiting the Land of Oz more than a hundred times, to purchase this incredible cd set. You won't be disappointed and all the proceeds go towards the Museum of Los Angeles' are-based education program! As an enjoying bonus following the story is an exclusive interview with Ray Bradbury (long-time Oz lover) as he discusses topics such as L. Frank Baum, Oz itself, and personal experiences and thoughts which bring us closer to the magic of Oz.

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Familiar, Yet not Fanatical, August 15, 2009

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Lawrence D. Weisberg "ldweisberg" (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Children's Museum of Los Angeles Presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Centennial Edition (Audio CD)

While I expected a straight reading of the 1900 title, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", I found a delightful radio play of not only the book, but a wink and a nod at the 1939 MGM classic film and a few little modern bits sprinkled in as well. Voice are good and well acted. Can get a little loud and frantic at times, but since it is from the people behind Firesign Theatre, I'm not surprised.