10/02/2009

Wizard of Oz Balloon part of Warner Bros. Events in New York City

Warner Bros. Entertainment Stages Spectacular Events in New York City to Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz at Tavern on The Green.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 NEW YORK, NY: Grammy Award Winner Ashanti and Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Performed at the Emerald Gala; Original Munchkins Make a Rare Appearance along wih the grand 71/2 story Wizard of Oz Hot Air Balloon.

The Emerald Gala was a glorious event at Manhattan's historic Tavern on the Green, hosted by its owner and CEO Jennifer Oz LeRoy, granddaughter of The Wizard of Oz producer Mervyn LeRoy.
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The entire restaurant and surrounding grounds transformed for a night into the Emerald City, replete with a winding Yellow Brick Road.

The Emerald Gala featured a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Ashanti, who recently made her theatrical debut as Dorothy in the City Center Encores! production of The Wiz. In addition, Lorna Luft, the daughter of Judy Garland will honor her mother's legacy with a special musical tribute.

Contributing to the affair was a rare appearance by five of the original actors who played the "Munchkins" characters in 1939's The Wizard of Oz, along with members of the cast of The Wizard of Oz National Tour performing acts from the traveling show. Ashanti sm

The grand Wizard of Oz Hot Air Balloon, a seven-and-a-half story stunningly decorated balloon provided a majestic backdrop to the evening gala. The WOO Balloon will be concluding the final leg of its nationwide promotional tour in October. more info

 

marsha treacy
By marsha treacy
Oct 2, 2009 12:16:29 PM | Marketing

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