Follow Dorothy and her friends in this whimsical original musical adventure by Bob Gribas and Angela Rinaldi-Gribas! Joined by Tipi, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, they set out to meet the Wizard of Oz—encountering unforgettable characters like the Patchwork Girl, Tik-Tok, Mr. Gump, and Jack Pumpkinhead along the way. Facing ongoing danger from the Hammerheads, Wildcats, Flying Monkeys, Crows, and the Wicked Witch of the West, their journey is filled with excitement, heart, and humor. Featuring a cast of 63 talented youth and adults, this magical production is perfect for audiences of all ages. May 30 & 31 at 1:00pm & 4:00 pm at the Center Theatre, 305 Harrison, Seattle 98109 (Located on the 1st floor of the Seattle Center Armory). Tickets available at: www.varietyplus.org/performances

About Variety Plus... Founded in 1995 by husband-and-wife creative team Bob Gribas and Angela Rinaldi-Gribas, Variety Plus has been bringing original musical theater to life for three decades. Combining Angela’s dance and musical talents with Bob’s creative design skills, they have written, directed, and produced dozens of original adaptations, including: The 3 Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Puss in Boots, Petrocinella, Snow Queen, The Bremen Town Musicians, The Patchwork Girl of Oz, The Odyssey to Excalibur, The Trial of Goldilocks, Rip Van Winkle, Hercules, Frog Prince, Babes in Toyland, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Pied Piper, Peter Pan, Robyn Hood and Her Merry Maidens, Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, Aladdin’s Lamp, Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, and Alice in Wonderland.

Together, Angela and Bob bring over 35 years of experience in the theatrical arts. They have toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, and Small Change Theatre. In addition, they have conducted workshops, classes, and productions at Seattle Children’s Theatre, Youth Theatre Northwest, Kidstage Everett, Stone Soup Theatre, Spectrum Dance Theater, Bellevue High School, and Chinook Middle School, among others.  Variety Plus original musicals are also available for rental for school and community productions.
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Variety Plus Mission Statement … Variety Plus provides young people and adults an opportunity to perform with a diverse and multi-generational cast, creating a positive theatrical experience and a confidence-building ensemble, based on mutual respect.