Monday, September 25, 2023

New Voices: Be A Lion from THE WIZ | 2023–2024 Season Preview by Paper Mill Playhouse

Avery Jordan Ramsey and Najm W. Muhammad perform Be A Lion from THE WIZ. The duo originally performed this number in Paper Mill Playhouse's 2023 New Voices Concert in July 2023. A Paper Mil…

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‘The Wiz’ Will Officially Open on Broadway April 17, 2024 by Billy

To sign up to be the first to buy tickets to this highly anticipated Broadway musical, please sign up for first access at www.wizmusical.com. The post ‘The Wiz’ Will Officially Open o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:25PM

Updates on THE WIZ Coming to Broadway by Sandi Durell

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Stre…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:09PM

The Wiz Sets Dates and Venue for Broadway Return by Andy Lefkowitz

The Wiz is officially returning to Broadway. The previously announced revival, which is currently appearing as a national tour, will play the Marquis Theatre beginning on March 29, 2024 ah…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM

The Wiz Sets 2024 Broadway Dates, Theatre; Get a 1st Look at the New Production by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival launched a pre-Broadway tour in Baltimore September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

‘The Wiz’ sets dates and venue for Broadway return by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical revival will open in spring of 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:49AM

‘The Wiz’ With Wayne Brady Sets Broadway Opening Date For April

The new revival of The Wiz will begin Broadway previews on March 29, 2024, at the Marquis Theatre, with an opening night set for Wednesday, April 17. The musical will feature Wayne Brady in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:36AM

Video/Photo: Dates Set For THE WIZ on Broadway, First Look & Cast Performs With Orchestra For the First Time

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.  Preview performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Broadway-Bound The Wiz Launches National Tour in Baltimore September 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Nichelle Lewis stars as Dorothy in director Schele Williams' new production of the 1975 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Broadway/Off-Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

The Wiz, Madwomen of the West By: David Sheward September 25, 2023: The new production of The Wiz has found a Broadway theater and announced dates. The all-African-American cast will eas…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:00PM

Deborah Cox, Lascelles Stephens Join Producing Team of Broadway-Bound The Wiz Touring Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The full producer team has been revealed for the new production, launching September 23 in Baltimore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Deborah Cox and Lascelles Stephens of Deco Entertainment Join THE WIZ Producing Team

Entertainment company DECO Entertainment, founded by Lascelles Stephens and Deborah Cox, will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz. Learn more about the musical he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

DECO Entertainment Joins Producing Team of ‘The Wiz’ (EXCLUSIVE)

DECO Entertainment, founded by Lascelles Stephens and Deborah Cox, will join the co-producing team of the all-new revival of “The Wiz.” The production will launch a national to…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Name That Show: 1970s Broadway Songs by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:43AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Emmy Award winner Adam Blackstone joins creative team of ‘The Wiz’ by Caitlin Hornik

The mainstream music producer and director will serve as dance arranger.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:00PM

Emmy Winner Adam Blackstone Joins Broadway-Bound The Wiz Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

The songwriter and producer has served as music director for such powerhouses as Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Emmy and Grammy-Winning Adam Blackstone Joins THE WIZ Creative Team

Emmy Award®-winning music director and Grammy Award®-winning writer, Adam Blackstone, has joined the creative team as Dance Music Arranger for the revival of The Wiz.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

Emmy-Winning Super Bowl Halftime Music Director Adam Blackstone Joins Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Creative Team by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Blackstone, who won a 2022 Emmy Award for his music direction of the memorable hip-hop Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and others, has join…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:38AM

Get a 1st Look at the Glinda Costume for Broadway-Bound Touring Revival of The Wiz by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

Deborah Cox revealed costume designer Sharen Davis' masterpiece on the Tamron Hall Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Video: Deborah Cox Unveils Her THE WIZ Costume Sketch on TAMRON HALL

Deborah Cox has unveiled a first look at her costume for the upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz. Cox surprised Tamron Hall on her talk show by singing for her 53rd birthday episode. The se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM

Video: Broadway Alum Little Town Performs Mashup of DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More in Honor of Suicide Prevention Month

Hamilton alum and The Wiz star Keenan D. Washington (Little Town) has released an all new original mashup, 'Found Beautifully Depared', in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

The Wiz

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The Wiz | First Day of Rehearsal by Broadwaysf

THE WIZ is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from January 16–February 11, 2024. Everybody rejoice! The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ is coming to San Francisco in a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:21PM
Friday, September 15, 2023

The Wiz | Discovering The Wiz by Broadwaysf

THE WIZ is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from January 16–February 11, 2024. Everybody rejoice! The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ is coming to San Francisco in a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:24PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Common, MC Lyte join producing team behind ‘The Wiz’ by Caitlin Hornik

The revival is slated to launch its national tour in Baltimore on Sept. 23 ahead of an intended Broadway run in 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:29PM

Common and MC Lyte Join Producing Team for Broadway-Bound The Wiz Revival by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Director Schele Williams' new production of the '70s musical launches from Baltimore September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Common and MC Lyte Join the Producing Team For THE WIZ

Academy Award®, Grammy Award® and Emmy Award®-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common and hip-hop pioneer, actor, philanthropist, and business mogul MC Lyte will join the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Common, MC Lyte Join Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ As Co-Producers by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Actor-rapper Common and hip-hop artist MC Lyte have signed on as co-producers in the all-new, Broadway-bound production of The Wiz, producers announced today. The musical revival,…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Schele Williams, the Directing Whiz Behind the New ‘Wiz’ and ‘Aida’ by American Theatre Editors

This passionate director, once a performer in 'Aida,' returns at the helm of a revised production, as well as of 'The Wiz,' bound for Broadway and a new generation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:18PM

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