The ever-popular family musical “Wizard of Oz” kicks off the 84th consecutive season at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. To be presented September 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17th, “Wizard of Oz” has all the familiar songs from the classic Judy Garland movie, as well as the lovable Scarecrow, Tinman and Cowardly Lion.

Next comes the Northeastern Pennsylvania premier of “Assassins”, Stephen Sondheim’s edgy musical which peers into the minds of such notorious presidential plotters as John Wilkes Booth, Charles Manson and John Hinkley. Show dates are November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19.

In a scheduling first for Little Theatre, two comedies will be presented on alternating nights over two weekends in March, 2007. One is the Tony-award winning comic-drama “Art”, which examines what happens to three best male friends who argue over the value of an expensive plain white painting. Sharing the bill is “Sealed for Freshness”, set in 1968, which shows a Tupperware party gone bad when several lifelong girlfriends realize that they’re issing out on the feminine revolution. Dates for this twin bill are March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, 2007.

The season closes with “The Fantasticks”, the world’s longest running musical about two young lovers who learn certain truths about life despite their squabbling fathers. This charming love story runs June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10, 2007.

Artistic Director Walter Mitchell says “This is one of our most appealing and exciting seasons ever. There is something for everyone, audience member and actor alike. And to get Broadway-style entertainment for less than $15 a ticket, this is a real bargain”.

Brochures have been mailed to current subscribers and advertisers. Reserved seats for the entire season start at just $50. Show sponsorships are also available. For more information, call LittleTheatre’s box office at 823-1875, or log on to www.ltwb.org.