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THE WIZ to Open at Theatre Arlington This Summer

The classic musical comes to the Arlington, Texas stage with a reimagined production.

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THE WIZ to Open at Theatre Arlington This Summer

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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