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The Wiz at The Bushnell
Dates: 3/11/2025 - 3/16/2025
📍 Theatre: The Bushnell
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The Wiz returns to the stage in an all-new North American tour, marking the first revival in 40 years. Featuring standout performances by Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow, this Tony Award-winning musical offers a fresh take on the beloved tale. With a dynamic score infused with soul, gospel, and funk, the production promises a vibrant reimagining of Dorothy’s journey through Oz. Directed by Schele Williams and featuring a creative team that includes Amber Ruffin and JaQuel Knight, this rendition aims to captivate audiences with its modern groove and visually stunning design.
Cast and Creative Team for The Wiz at The Bushnell
Cast
Kyle Ramar Freeman
Lion
Nichelle Lewis
Dorothy
Phillip Johnson Richardson
Tinman
Avery Wilson
Scarecrow
Creative Team
Hannah Beachler
Scenic Designer
Sharen Davis
Costume Designer
Ryan J. O’Gara
Lighting Designer
Jon Weston
Sound Designer
Daniel Brodie
Video and Projection Designer
Charles LaPointe
Wig Designer
Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche
Make-up Designer
Charles Smalls
Composer
William F. Brown
Book
Schele Williams
Director
JaQuel Knight
Choreographer
Joseph Joubert
Music Supervisor
Allen René Louis
Vocal Arrangements
Adam Blackstone
Music Director
Amber Ruffin
Additional Material
Paul Byssainthe Jr.
Music Director
News About The Wiz at The Bushnell
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
January 10, 2025 Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27
September 20, 2024 The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.About the Theatre
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MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: THE TASTE ME TOUR (01/17/26-01/17/26)
THE NOTEBOOK (09/30/25-10/05/25)
Some Like It Hot (04/29/25-05/04/25)
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite (03/09/25-05/11/25)
Ovations 2025: Decade of Decadence (03/01/25-03/01/25)
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