NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 4, 2026) — A free lecture exploring the behind-the-scenes stories of the 1939 film classic The Wizard of Oz is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at the New Rochelle Public Library.
Titled “The Secrets Behind The Wizard of Oz,” the presentation will cover on-set accidents and near-disasters, surprising cast replacements, unseen footage, and other intrigue that shaped the Technicolor production. The session will examine details including toxic makeup, blazing costumes, and the mysterious fate of the Tin Man’s first actor.
“Every reel of this Technicolor masterpiece hides astonishing secrets,” the event description states. “Packed with rare insights and fascinating trivia, this session will make you see The Wizard of Oz as you’ve never seen it before—where movie magic met real-life mayhem on the yellow brick road.”
The lecture is presented by Andi Stix of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts and will take place in the Ossie Davis Theater.
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