ACT I: Kansas
Uncle Henry and Aunt Em are expecting guests and Dorothy is helping tidy the house. As she cleans, a Phoenix flies into her bedroom. She reads the invitation from Glinda and quickly prepares for her magical journey to Oz.
Emerald City: All of Emerald City is excited for Dorothy’s arrival and they have planned a celebration in her honor. Even Scarecrow has traveled a long way to welcome her. When she arrives, Glinda takes her to the Book of Knowledge, and Dorothy is transported to a magical place where she and the Prince meet. Although their time together is short, they fall in love and the Prince gives his amulet to Dorothy. As the Book closes, Glinda magically passes to Dorothy the history of the Land of Oz and the wisdom of how to reunite the kingdoms. Dorothy and Scarecrow volunteer to rescue the Prince from the spell.
King Sapphire’s Kingdom: Dorothy and Scarecrow travel through the Land of the Mist Maidens on their way to King Sapphire’s empire. The King mourns the loss of his son, who he hasn’t seen in many years. Dorothy comforts him and promises to rescue the Prince.
Queen Diamond’s Kingdom: Dorothy and Scarecrow arrive at the Queen’s dome to find she has assembled a large army. While the Queen is distracted, Dorothy finds the Prince and places the amulet around his neck, activating the magic within. With the spell lifted, he recognizes her from the moment they shared through the Book of Knowledge. Dorothy gives him a hair ribbon as a token of her love. The Queen discovers the intruders, steals the amulet, and imprisons Dorothy and Scarecrow. She blames the King for Dorothy’s meddling and declares war against him.