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THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. The national tour includes Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade, D. Jerome, Cal Mitchell, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis.
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.
Video: Watch Highlights From FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2025

Watch new highlights fromPaper Mill Playhouse's Frozen, starring Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked) as Elsa and Samantha Williams (Pirates! The Penzance Musical) as Anna. The new video features Morrissey singing 'Let It Go.'
Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025

Get a first look at Samantha Williams and Sam Gravitte performing 'Love is An Open Door' from Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Disney's Frozen. Frozen continues performances throughout this holiday season, running through Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. The musical features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others).
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
Photos: Disney's FROZEN Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

You can now check out photos from the opening night of Disney’s Frozen at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa, and more.
Photos: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing Disney’s Frozen to audiences this holiday season. You can now get a first look at production photos, featuring Mary Kate Morrissey and more.
Tickets For THE WIZ Go On Sale Tomorrow At The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Tickets for the Milwaukee engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale November 14 at 10 a.m. ahead of the production’s one-week run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24–29, 2026.
Photos: FROZEN in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney’s Frozen. The production will begin performances this month. Check out rehearsal photos here!
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Wiz will be at Wharton Center. This twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. 
CLUE Comes To Waterbury’s Palace Theater In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures film, will play Waterbury’s Palace Theater from December 16 through December 18, 2025.
Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets to THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall Are On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Tickets for the Norfolk engagement of The Wiz are now on eight performances at Chrysler Hall. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE WIZ at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Jul 9, 2025

A surprising, bright, and entertaining production of THE WIZ opened Tuesday night at Kansas City’s Music Hall to an almost full house for a one week run.  THE WIZ is the season closer for American Theatre Guild’s 2024-2025 season.  I’m not sure what I was expecting with THE WIZ, but I found myself being grabbed from the very first number and thoroughly entertained.
THE WIZ Comes to Kansas City Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ. This production closes out the 24–25 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Music Hall stage for 8 performances.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Wiz in rehearsals ahead of the tour's first performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY. The tour begins performances on February 22nd, 2025. Watch the cast perform 'Be A Lion,' 'Ease On Down The Road,' and more.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!
Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 5, 2025

'Mystic Pizza,' the marvelous new musical, is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP). It is based on the fan-favorite 1988 Metro Goldwyn Mayer rom-com by the same name with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. 

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