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Based on L. Frank Baum's children's book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", The Wiz takes one of the world's most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies, and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages. Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others), this entirely reimagined revival is directed by Schele Williams, choreographed by Jaquel Knight, additional material by Amber Ruffin, and music supervision, orchestrations, and music arrangements by Joseph Joubert.
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Revival Meeting Revival: A Review of “The Wiz” at Broadway in Chicago
8 / 10
The Broadway-bound fiftieth-anniversary revival of “The Wiz” gets to the heart of what made “The Wiz” so special: song and dance. In this case, make sure that every member of the cast can sing like they are leading a revival meeting, as if their lives depended on it with maximum vocal virtuosity and intensity. Surround them with an onstage congregation of life-affirming dancers who can shake up—and literally dance up—a storm and can sing praiseworthy affirmative amens. Clothe everyone in dazzling otherworldly attire of bright bursts of color and textures that manage to look organic and stylish. Combine the best of imaginative physical sets with bright digital backgrounds and music arrangements that preserve elements of the seventies while always managing to feel contemporary. This is a dazzling production that is a feast for the eyes and ears.
Review: New take on ‘The Wiz’ brings more heat than heart
6 / 10
As it is, the charm is fitful as the Emerald City dance party feels never-ending and the wonderfully funky diva poppies don’t live up to their promise. That’s a pity because JaQuel Knight’s choreography is mesmerizing and the dancers are uniformly impressive, flying from one lithe pose to the next, but the movement doesn’t feel connected to the momentum of the show.
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Photos: First Look At Wayne Brady In Broadway-Bound THE WIZ
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2024
See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
Video: THE WIZ's Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' on THE VIEW
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024
Nichelle Lewis, star of The Wiz, recently performed the song 'Home' on The View. Check out the full performance in the video here!
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ's Impact and Wanting to Pay It Back
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024
In a new video from BroadwaySF, Amber Ruffin discussed the personal impact of The Wiz and wanting to pay it back to the next generation. Check out the clip here!
Video: THE WIZ Producer Brian Moreland Talks Upcoming Broadway Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 29, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 29, 2023
Get the inside scoop on the upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz as lead producer Brian Moreland shares insights on the historic achievements of the show. Find out all the details about show dates, cast, and creative team at Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco.
Video: Amber Ruffin, Wayne Brady, and Brian Moreland Talk Updating THE WIZ, The Musical's Impact, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023
Members of the cast and creative team of the Broadway-bound touring production of The Wiz chatted with ABC7 in San Francisco about the show, ahead of its run in the city in January. Watch the interview here!
Up on the Marquee: THE WIZ
by Jennifer Broski - December 8, 2023
by Jennifer Broski - December 8, 2023
Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee for The Wiz, which opens on Broadway in Spring 204
Photos: Get a First Look at THE WIZ Broadway-Bound Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 5, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 5, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!
Photos: First Look at the Cast of Broadway-Bound THE WIZ; Tickets On Sale Now!
by Stephi Wild - November 9, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 9, 2023
Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The Wiz, set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Check out all new character posters, featuring a first look at the cast, in the photos here!
Video: Watch THE WIZ's Dorothy, Nichelle Lewis, Sing 'Wonder, Wonder Why'
by Michael Major - November 1, 2023
by Michael Major - November 1, 2023
Get a first listen to Nichelle Lewis, who stars as Dorohy in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, performing “Wonder Wonder Why” from the iconic musical. Lewis performed the song on The Tamron Hall Show's The Wiz-themed Halloween episode. Watch the video now!
Video/Photos: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Ease on Down the Road' For Tamron Hall's Halloween Episode
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023
The upcoming Broadway cast of The Wiz took the Tam Fam on a journey to Oz on the “Tamron Hall” Hall-O-Ween extravaganza! Check out photos and watch a video of their performance with Kyle Ramar Freeman (Lion), Phillip Johnson Richardson (Tinman), Avery Wilson (Scarecrow) and Nichelle Lewis (Dorothy)!
Video: Deborah Cox Performs 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on TAMRON HALL
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023
Deborah Cox appeared on Tamron Hall to perform 'Believe In Yourself' from The Wiz, as part of Tamron Hall’s Hall-O-Ween Extravaganza. Check out the video here!
Video: Amber Ruffin on THE WIZ- 'It's Outstanding!'
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2023
While the Wiz eases down the roads of America, Amber Ruffin, who provides additional material for the new revival, is getting ready for it to slide into its limited engagement on Broadway. In this video, watch as Amber Ruffin teases the new project!
The Wiz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Feeling We Once Had
Tornado Ballet
He's the Wizard
Soon As I Get Home
I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday
Ease on Down the Road
Slide Some Oil to Me
Mean Ole Lion
Kalidah Battle
Be a Lion
Lion's Dream
Emerald City Ballet (Psst)
So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard
What Would I Do If I Could Feel
No Bad News
Funky Monkeys
Everybody Rejoice
Who Do You Think You Are?
Believe in Yourself
Y'all Got It
A Rested Body Is a Rested Mind
Home
You Can't Win
Can I Go On?
Glinda's Theme
Poppy Girls
Emerald City Ballet (Psst)
Is This What Feeling Gets?
Overture
Entr’acte
Wonder, Wonder Why?
Here in Emerald City
Main Title
Subway Battle
End Credits
Tornado Ballet
He's the Wizard
Soon As I Get Home
I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday
Ease on Down the Road
Slide Some Oil to Me
Mean Ole Lion
Kalidah Battle
Be a Lion
Lion's Dream
Emerald City Ballet (Psst)
So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard
What Would I Do If I Could Feel
No Bad News
Funky Monkeys
Everybody Rejoice
Who Do You Think You Are?
Believe in Yourself
Y'all Got It
A Rested Body Is a Rested Mind
Home
You Can't Win
Can I Go On?
Glinda's Theme
Poppy Girls
Emerald City Ballet (Psst)
Is This What Feeling Gets?
Overture
Entr’acte
Wonder, Wonder Why?
Here in Emerald City
Main Title
Subway Battle
End Credits
The Wiz has had 15 productions including Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, US Tour which opened in 1976, US Tour which opened in 1978, which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 1993, US Tour which opened in 1997, San Diego, CA (Regional) which opened in 2006, New York which opened in 2015, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
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