CINCINNATI — After 56 years at the Taft Theater, Cincinnati Children's Theatre is returning to its original home at the historic Emery Theater following a two-year, $50 million renovation that has transformed it into one of the nation's most technically advanced theaters.

The country's oldest children's theater will reopen this Friday with a production of "The Wizard of Oz Jr.," marking a significant milestone in the venue's storied history.

Executive Director Roderick Justice said the revitalization will breathe new life into the magic of children's theater through cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design elements.

Cincinnati Children's Theatre returns to historic Emery Theater after $50 million renovation

"It has the largest stage lift of its kind in the world ... we had to exca

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