The Wiz Revival 1993 - Articles Page 7

Ages: 8+
Opened: March 16, 1993
Closing: March 28, 1993

The Wiz - 1993 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway at 74th St. New York, NY

based on the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

It’s got rock. It’s got gospel. It’s got soul. And oh my, the dancing! In a dream collaboration, Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the city’s oldest continuously operating dance company, fill the Wyly Theatre with dancing, singing and laughter for the dazzling musical that won seven Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 1975. Featuring Brierley Resident Acting Company members Liz Mikel and Hassan El-Amin, this eye-popping, high-energy family hit starts with a tornado and keeps lifting from there, as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion “Ease on Down the Road” and ultimately learn there’s no place like home.

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The Wiz - 1993 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

John Tartaglia- Helmed BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE Reading in the Works
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2012


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Gerald Goehring, Michael F. Mitri and Dorothy Berloni are developing BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, a new Broadway musical based on the popular 2000 novel by Kate DeCamillo. Casting for a developmental reading is currently underway and set to take place in early March. This is set to be followed by an out of town engagement and Broadway production, the timing of which will be confirmed at a later date.

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

John Tartaglia- Helmed BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE Aiming for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011


Gerald Goehring, Michael F. Mitri and Dorothy Berloni are developing BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, a new Broadway musical based on the popular 2000 novel by Kate DeCamillo. A developmental reading will be staged in early 2012, followed by an out of town engagement and Broadway production, the timing of which will be confirmed at a later date.

Final Week of Final Artists Set for Landor Theatre's A Spotlight On...
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2011


The Landor Theatre has announced its third and final week of artists for 'A Spotlight On... The Landor Theatre West End Cabaret Season 2012'.

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

Maroulis, Davi, Jarvis to Star in Revised Broadway-Hopeful THE TOXIC AVENGER in Houston
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for their production of The Toxic Avenger. In a new production, which features several new songs and revised book by the Tony Award-winning creative team of Memphis, Bon Jovi founding member and keyboardist David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, Tony-nominated Constantine Maroulis takes center stage as the righteous superhero in the title role. John Rando (Tony Winner for Urinetown) returns to the Alley to reinvent his hilarious 2009 Off-Broadway staging of The Toxic Avenger following his smashing Alley productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner, Mrs. Mannerly and Be My Baby.

Thomas Kail-Helmed MAGIC/BIRD to Begin Previews on Broadway Feb. 27
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 28, 2011


Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) will next present MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway, reuniting with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) and Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson. The new play chronicles the intertwined life stories of two of the most influential figures in sports and pop culture of the past 25 years, basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson. According to an audition notice out today, the production will go into rehearsal on January 23, 2012 and begin previews on February 27. An opening date and theater have yet to be announced.

André De Shields Talks AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' on WNBC 10/16
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 14, 2011


A two-time Tony Award nominee, De Shields, whose prolific career spans more than four decades, was a member of the original company of Ain't Misbehavin' which initially opened at the Manhattan Theatre Club's cabaret in February, 1978.

Thomas Kail to Direct MAGIC/BIRD; Creative Team Announced
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2011


Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) announced today members of their creative team. Tony nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) will reunite with Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson on MAGIC/BIRD, a new play chronicling the intertwined life stories of two of the most influential figures in sports and pop culture of the past 25 years, basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson.

Andre De Shields to Direct Crossroads Theatre Company's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


Welcome to the effervescent, energetic world of Fats Waller, a world of rent parties, hot jazz and the exuberance of the Harlem Renaissance. The 'joint' will definitely be 'jumpin' as Crossroads Theatre Company presents the Tony Award- winning musical, Ain't Misbehavin', directed and choreographed by André De Shields. The season-opening show will run from October 6 through 23. Tickets are on sale now!

NCR Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Season with LEND ME A TENOR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011


North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents The Premiere Show of NCR's Thirtieth Anniversary Season LEND ME A TENOR by Ken Ludwig and directed by Matthew Wiener

Photo Flash: Stephanie Mills Live in Philadelphia
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2011


Grammy Award Winner and star of stage and screen Stephanie Mills performed live at the Dell East Music Center in Philadelphia on July 14. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage or her performance below!

Garden Theatre Offers Summer Movie Passes
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2011


The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce the 2011 Summer Movie Series, running from June 16 through August 27 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).

BABY IT'S YOU Opens Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! began performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens TONIGHT, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

True Colors Theatre Company Announces THE COLORED MUSEUM 3/25-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company announce the satirical comedy The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe directed by True Colors Producing Director, Jasmine Guy. Tickets and information can be found at http://www.truecolorstheatre.org/thecoloredmuseum.

Crown Center Announces Their Schedule of Events March- December 2011
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2011


Crown Center Schedule of Events for March- December 2011

Crown Center Announces Their Schedule of Events March- December 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


Crown Center Schedule of Events for March- December 2011

True Colors Theatre Company Announces THE COLORED MUSEUM 3/25-4/17
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2011


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company announce the satirical comedy The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe directed by True Colors Producing Director, Jasmine Guy. Tickets and information can be found at http://www.truecolorstheatre.org/thecoloredmuseum.

BABY IT'S YOU Set to Open 4/27 at Broadhurst Starring Beth Leavel
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! begins performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz, Closes 1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

The Human Race Hosts 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's Thru 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2010


The Human Race Theatre, Dayton's own professional theatre company, has a holiday show this year that isn't about Christmas spirit - it's about the spirit of a decade.

The Human Race Hosts 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2010


The Human Race Theatre, Dayton's own professional theatre company, has a holiday show this year that isn't about Christmas spirit - it's about the spirit of a decade.

The Human Race Hosts 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's Thru 12/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2010


The Human Race Theatre, Dayton's own professional theatre company, has a holiday show this year that isn't about Christmas spirit - it's about the spirit of a decade.

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2010


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

The Human Race Hosts 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2010


The Human Race Theatre, Dayton's own professional theatre company, has a holiday show this year that isn't about Christmas spirit - it's about the spirit of a decade.

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