THE WIZ to Open at Theatre Arlington This Summer
The classic musical comes to the Arlington, Texas stage with a reimagined production.
Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz told through the lens of Black culture will come to Theatre Arlington on June 5th with The Wiz.
Featuring newcomers Kayla Haskins (Dorothy), Christion Dior Draper (Lion), and Zachary J.Willis (Tinman), Theatre Arlington also welcomes back Maxton Rhys Sims (Scarecrow) and Janette Robinson (Glinda), along with an all-star ensemble easin’ on down the yellow brick road in a delightful, unforgettable retelling of the classic Oz story.
These iconic characters come to life in a bold, groundbreaking musical with all the valuable lessons you love:
Home is important and you carry it with you where you go. Going through difficult times takes courage, brains, and heart. It is better to take your friends with you on life’s journey. You can accomplish anything if you believe in yourself.
Set and lighting designer Byran Stevenson teams up with guest director Sasha Maya Ada with fanciful costume designs by resident Costume Designer Hope Cox. Ryan Simon’s sound design will perfectly compliment the live band led by DFW legend Joe Rogers.
The Wiz will open Friday, June 5th at 7:30 pm and will close Sunday, June 21st at 2 pm with the following schedule:
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Rock of Ages Off-Broadway TexARTS Theatre & Academy (7/10-8/09) |
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1776 Allen Contemporary Theatre (6/26-7/12) |
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Titanic The Musical Plaza Theatre Company (6/12-7/11) |
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Mother Play Theatre Three (8/21-8/30) |
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Jane Eyre The Musical Plaza Theatre Company (7/17-8/08) |
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Holly Street A.D. Players at the George Theater (8/19-9/06) |
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Finding Neverland Repertory Company Theatre (7/17-8/02) |
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DISNEY'S FROZEN North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever A.D. Players at the George Theater (11/25-12/23) |
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DEAN STANFIELD Tannahill's Music Hall & Lounge (9/25-9/25) |