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Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd Release Harlem Renaissance Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd have released the concept album for their original musical 2&1: A Harlem Love Story with Loose Morals. Learn more!

Jeremiah Abiah to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Minton's Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Celebrity vocal coach and acclaimed singer Jeremiah Abiah will present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED, a new performance series at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse in the heart of Harlem, NYC. Learn more.

Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Healing TREE Gala With Lea DeLaria, N'Kenge and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Healing TREE hosted their 9th Annual, star-studded Gala in New York City (as well as live-streamed online) on Saturday, September 28th. See photos from the event.

The Green Room 42 Presents Melody A. Betts In HAIL TO THE QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Melody A. Betts, currently starring in THE WIZ on Broadway, will perform her solo show HAIL TO THE QUEENS at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on August 12.

Video: The WIZ Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024

The Broadway revival of The Wiz took part in a Tiny Desk concert, featuring the cast from the current production. Vocalists included Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Watch it now!

Exclusive: THE WIZ Cast Eases On Down to Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Jun 27, 2024

Performers included: Christina A Jones ('Day Dreaming'), Keenan D Washington ('It's Hard to Speak My Heart'), Jay Copeland ('Heal'), Matthew Sims Jr. ('Independently Owned'), Polanco Jones Jr. (original song), Anthony Murphy ('Fifty Percent'), and Amber Jackson (original song), with young singers Devin DeAngelis ('Purpose'), Spencer Orton ('Do You Remember?') and Anya Fox ('Kiny of Anything'). 

Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.

Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.

Photos: Common, Jennifer Hudson & Taraji P. Henson Visit THE WIZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

See photos of the celebrities that paid a visit to The Wiz on Broadway!

THE WIZ Cast Eases On Down To BROADWAY SESSIONS Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Ben Cameron's Broadway Sessions at The Green Room 42 on May 23 will feature cast members from the hit Broadway revival of THE WIZ.

Video: Watch Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, & Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'He's the Wiz' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'He's the Wiz' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Deborah Cox, who is playing Glinda and also serving as a producer, discussed the show. Watch the interview and performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'Ease On Down the Road' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'Ease on Down the Road' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Nichelle Lewis, who is playing Dorothy, discussed The Wiz with TODAY's Hoda Katb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!

Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE WIZ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024

On Friday, The Today Show visited The Wiz on Broadway for a special behind-the-scenes look at the revival of the classic musical. In the interview, Wayne Brady, who plays The Wiz, talked about the formative experience of watching the 1978 film with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Nichelle Lewis is making her Broadway debut in the production and recalls the creative team finding her through TikTok. Watch the full interview now!

THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

The 2024 cast recording of The Wiz will be released this summer! Learn more about The Wiz here!

Photos: THE WIZ Cast and Creative Team Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The talk of the town last night was The Wiz, which officially opened at the Marquis Theatre following months touring the country. The cast and creative team walked the red yellow carpet before the curtain went up and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities.

Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall,  Leslie Uggams, and many more!

Photos: The Cast of THE WIZ Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The Wiz officially opened on Broadway last night at the Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!

Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Previews are now underway for The Wiz on Broadway, which began on March 29. Amber Ruffin, who provided additional material for the book of the anticipated revival, chatted with her old friend Seth Myers on Late Night With Seth Myers, all about the musical. Check out the video here!