L. Frank Baum's 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is getting a new adaptation at Amazon Prime from showrunner Gina Matthews. The series, titled Dorothy, is described as a "music-infused retelling" of the original story that will serve as a metaphor for the challenges of adolescence (via Deadline). Musicians Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are named as "non-writing producers" for the show, presumably contributing to its music.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted numerous times in multiple ways since its 1900 publication, and through it all, the story has gone hand-in-hand with music. It was initially adapted as a 1908 stage musical, while the beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is known for its popular songs. The most recent film adaptation of the story, the smash-hit musical Wicked, continues on with that tradition.
