#WIZARD OF OZ DOG MOVIE#
#WIZARD OF OZ DOG SERIES#

#WIZARD OF OZ DOG SERIES#

When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner, Dorothy, hide in the house - only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Ĭoming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.īut Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home - after all, home is home, and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.īut what they find might surprise them. We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting. 'I was there,' Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. OWNER & TRAINER: The dogs are owned and trained by Tony-Award winner William “Bill” Berloni, known for the musical Annie.From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto. And he gets the final curtain call moment and the biggest applause! They have their own dressing room in every city.īIGGEST SHOW MOMENT: He has too many to pick just one! He sits on a hay bale while Dorothy sings “Over the Rainbow.” He saves the day when Dorothy is stuck in the Witch’s castle by leading the three friends to her. His job is to take care of Nigel and his understudy Loki. The two dogs are good friends.īACKSTAGE TIDBITS: An animal handler travels with the tour full-time. UNDERSTUDY: Loki, who was rescued from the puppy mills of Missouri. STAGE DEBUT: Appeared in the NYC production of The Wiz opposite R&B singer Ashanti, who played Dorothy. PRE-SHOW RITUAL: Saying hello to everyone in the cast and warming up with Dorothy. OFFSTAGE HOBBIES: Chasing tennis balls and sleeping. Carl was the first animal trainer in Hollywood to use silent hand signals that he. The small dog was born November 17, 1933.

#WIZARD OF OZ DOG MOVIE#

A movie star dog, Terry had appeared in 16 previous films before her role as Toto. HOME: Northeast Arkansas, where he was rescued from the local humane society.īREED: Cairn terrier, the same breed as the original Toto (whose name was Terry) from the 1939 film. Toto, the fictional dog from The Wizard of Oz, was played by a female Cairn Terrier named Terry. Height: 10 to 13 inches (males) 9 to 12 inches (females) Weight: 13 to 18 pounds. These dogs are outgoing and affectionate, and they're known for their cheerful personalities with classic Terrier traits. Follow in Totos footsteps on an adventurous journey of. Hardy, intelligent, and energetic, Cairn Terriers make great all-around family pets. The following fun facts were provided by Sam Byrd, Theatre Under The Stars Public Relations Manager. Loyal friend of Dorothy, Toto the Dog comes in a pendant necklace and is joined by a butterfly. Toto was cool and composed amid all the lights and spectacle. Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall, March 4 – 16, 71ĬLICK HERE for a review of the family musical THE WIZARD OF OZĮditor’s Note: We were amazed with Toto, the furry friend on stage for much of the two-hour show. Theatre Under The Stars presents The Wizard of Oz About Toto, Dorothy’s Dog, Wizard of Oz Fun Facts

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