![]() ![]() Frank Baum often wintered in Coronado, and wrote several of his “Oz” books there. ![]() So instead of “Over the Rainbow,” we get the guitar- and banjo-driven “Make It Right,” a rousing statement of purpose sung by a fierce and resourceful Dorothy (played by Megan Carmitchel).Īnd while the familiar comrades whom Dorothy meets along the journey - the Scarecrow (James Royce Edwards), the Lion (Fernando Vega) and the Woodsman (Bryan Barbarin) - still each get individual themes, the sentiments are generally pitched a shade or two darker.Īuthor L. While the songs draw on a variety of styles, from bluegrass to folk to country to something resembling Kurt Weill pop-opera, they take their cues from the rootsy textures of conductor-bassist Patrick Marion’s excellent eight-piece band. That’s thanks mostly to the music of Jon Lorenz, the longtime Lamb’s actor-composer-writer who not only conceived of this enterprising and original “Wizard” reboot but created its score and serves as musical director. Where: Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado ![]()
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