Quick answer: Center Stage Jackson’s production of The Wizard of Oz is playing to packed houses. The family classic — staged with two full casts, East and West — runs at the Baughman Theatre in the Potter Center at Jackson College through Sunday, October 11. According to the group’s ticketing page, the remaining October 9–11 performances are marked sold out, so would-be ticket holders should check the ticketing page directly for any released seats or waitlist options.
How this article labels facts: statements marked FACT: were verified in the source page above. Statements marked COMMENTARY: are editorial analysis, context, or opinion. Ticket availability changes; the status reported here reflects the ticketing page as of October 5, 2026.
FACT: The run, the casts, and the ticket picture
FACT: Center Stage Jackson presents The Wizard of Oz, following Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion through L. Frank Baum’s story. FACT: Performances take place at the Jackson College Potter Center – Baughman Theatre, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201. FACT: The production uses two casts — East and West: the remaining schedule is Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM (West Cast), Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 PM (East Cast), and Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 PM (West Cast). FACT: Tickets are $25 general admission for ages 13 and up, $15 for ages 12 and under. FACT: The group’s ticketing page marks the October 4–11 performances, including all three remaining shows, as sold out.
COMMENTARY: A sold-out family show is a sign of a healthy local stage
COMMENTARY: Community theater selling out a six-show run of a family classic is no small thing — it means hundreds of Jackson-area families planned an evening out around local talent rather than driving to a bigger city. COMMENTARY: The two-cast format doubles as a development pipeline: twice as many performers, twice as many families in the seats, twice as many kids who’ll remember their first standing ovation. If you missed this run, the takeaway is simple: Center Stage Jackson’s next production deserves an early ticket purchase.
FAQ
When does The Wizard of Oz play in Jackson?
FACT: Through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Baughman Theatre in the Potter Center at Jackson College.
How much are tickets?
FACT: $25 general admission for ages 13 and up; $15 for ages 12 and under.
What does East Cast / West Cast mean?
FACT: The production features two full casts. Check the cast schedule when selecting tickets to see which cast performs at a given show, per the group’s ticketing page.
Are tickets still available?
FACT: As of October 5, the ticketing page marks the remaining performances sold out. COMMENTARY: Sold-out shows sometimes release seats closer to curtain — checking the ticketing page again is the only way to know.
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