Magic, as we learn in "The Wizard of Oz," can be found in the least likely places. A bucket of water. A pair of slippers. Or, in the case of "The Wiz," the 1975 Broadway musical, a 30-second TV spot. ...
As Wayne Brady previews the new Broadway revival of ‘The Wiz,’ we look back on some of the production’s most memorable performances over the years. The musical is so engrossing, it’s seen multiple ...
Previously, NBC had been rumored to be deciding between The Music Man and The Wiz for their 2015 live musical production, and it seems they have finally made their decision. The Wiz is a modernized ...
Description: When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm, she's miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. After accidentally killing the ...
My apologies to Evilene, the wicked witch in “The Wiz,” who famously demands in song that her henchmen bring her “no bad news.” Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the Marquis Theatre, ...
A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plum role of Dorothy in the ...
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The latest staged version of the soul, gospel and funk-fueled musical brings elements of ballet, contemporary popular music and jazz to the proceedings. Rounding out the cast of beloved characters are ...
Nichelle Lewis will star in the national tour of “The Wiz” this fall, then make her Broadway debut next year as Dorothy, the show’s heel-clicking heroine. NEW YORK (AP) — A 24-year-old triple threat ...