New York City, New York: Outdoor Movie Screening of 'The Wizard of Oz' in Central Park

Netflix, the popular online movie rental service, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz by hosting a free outdoor screening of the beloved 1939 film, in Central Park, on Tuesday, Sept. 29. This event, which will be held at Rumsey Playfield, begins at 7:30 p.m. with a live concert featuring performances of songs from the movie by Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, country singer Julianne Hough and Grammy-winning drummer Ahmir Questlove Thompson of the Roots. Following the hour-long concert, a newly remastered, high-definition edition of The Wizard of Oz will be presented on a giant inflatable screen. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should enter the park at 69th Street and Fifth Avenue on the East Side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the West Side. Source: http://riverdalepress.com/full.php?sid=10020&current_edition=2009-09-24

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