The Wizard of Oz Summer Sing-Along

1939, G, 101 min. Directed by Victor Fleming. Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, Munchkins.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Thu., July 26, 2001

When it comes to things cinematic, "there's no place like home" and the audience will sing it loud during this benefit sing-along for the Austin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and Project Transitions, an agency that provides housing and hospice care for Austin citizens living with HIV/AIDS. Audience members are invited to shout out, dress in costume, and sing along. So get out your gingham and ruby reds and put them to good use for a change. The event includes a champagne reception, costume contest, stage show, and audience participation. Advance tickets are available at the Paramount Theatre box office and Star Ticket outlets (www.startickets.com).

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