The Wiz
The cult, seven-time Tony-winning spin on The Wizard of Oz
The Wiz
The cult, seven-time Tony-winning spin on The Wizard of Oz
The Wiz
The cult, seven-time Tony-winning spin on The Wizard of Oz
Why see The Wiz?
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Official dates for this production are still to be announced. We'll update this webpage as soon as we know what they are.
It's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but not quite as you know it. Written by Charlie Smalls and William F. Brown, The Wiz reimagines the story of Dorothy and Co. with an entirely African-American cast and a score infused with infectious gospel and soul. Among the show's best known numbers are 'Be the Lion' and 'Ease on Down the Road'.
Originally debuting on Broadway in 1975, The Wiz won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, and was later adapted into the cult movie of the same, which starred Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
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Nancy
The Wiz
It was excellent from start to finish! The music & the dancing was excellent!
The costumes wear beautiful! The singing was superb! ... Read more
Emerald City
Ease on Down
In our family watching The Wiz with Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Lena Horne & Nipsey Russell was simply a pure joy. So when I was invited to see The Wiz musical I was so excited to listen to all my favorite songs live. The Wiz musical didn’t disappoint. The vocals were powerful from all, including but not limited to The Scarecrow, The Lion, The Tinman, Evillene, Glinda the Good witch, All the witches, and The Wiz all blew me away. However, one had a pair of larger shoes to fill that may have been a little too big for her. The character Dorothy was previously played by Stephanie Mills on Broadway & then played by Diana Ross in the movie version of The Wiz. In The Wiz on 5th Ave Theatre the role of Dorothy deserved to be played by someone who could sing with the same power like The Scarecrow, The Lion & The Tinman or Glinda. And here is where The Wiz simply fell short. Dorothy, while a beautiful vocalist, when singing those big songs like Home left me wanting so much more. ... Read more
Dion Williams
AMAZING, EXCELLENT SHOW
I went last night by myself, and I must say that this show was amazing. From the acting till the singing wonderful. I sat there in my seat just with chills. Makes me want to buy another ticket to come see the show again. ... Read more
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