The Woodsman, Inspired by L. Frank Baum, Set for Off-Broadway

Think Wicked but focused on the Tin Man! The Woodsman, a retelling of the origins of Oz’s Tin Woodsman, is heading off-Broadway once again. Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, tickets are now on sale for the production, which will begin performances on January 27, 2016. Opening night is set for February 7 at New World Stages—Stage 5.

Reprising their roles from previous 59E59 productions will be Benjamin Bass, Devin Dunne Cannon, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Amanda A. Lederer, Aaron McDaniel, Lauren Nordvig, Oritz, Eliza Simpson, Meghan St. Thomas and Sophia Zukoski.

Penned by Ortiz with music composed by Edward W. Hardy and lyrics by Jen Loring, the production is based on the beloved writings of L. Frank Baum. The Woodsman tells the origin story of the Tin Woodsman, the woman he loved, and the witch that would stop at nothing to keep them apart. The Land of Oz will be brought to life by Strangemen & Co. with puppetry and original music.

The Woodsman will feature set and puppet design by Ortiz, costume design by Carol Uraneck, lighting design by Catherine Clark and Jamie Roderick, associate direction by Devin Dunne Cannon and costume coordination by Molly Seidel.