An added character is Colonel Cardamom, a Winkie, as Jinjur's second in command. In the original/film General Jinjur, contrary to the novel, appears dressed in red, despite being from the Munchkin Country, and none of the soldiers have green tops as in the novel. In addition, the role of Jellia Jamb is expanded to give the story a greater female presence. Some more elaborate moments, such as the Jackdaw's Nest, are eliminated for the sake of time and stageability. The adaptation remains very faithful to the novel. The overture in the film depicts the cast and crew getting ready for the performance, while the other five films had openings that were shot on location or in studios. The production was filmed ( videotaped) for television under the direction of John Driver, the first of six such productions with Television Theatre Company and the only one to be strictly bound to the theatre. Briggle originated the role of the Scarecrow in the original production, directed by John Cark Donahue at The Children's Theatre Company and School of Minneapolis. Olson (book), Gary Briggle (lyrics), and Richard Dworsky (music), based on the 1904 novel by L. The Marvelous Land of Oz is a 1981 musical play by Thomas W. The Children's Theatre Company and School of Minneapolis, 1981 1981 musical film based on the novel by L.
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