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Judith Franklin is honored and ecstatic to take this trip along the yellow brick road, a road she first traveled as a young girl from her living room as she watched her first musical, The Wiz! Judith is a graduate of Houston’s Grammy Award-winning High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Vocal/Dance) and Clark Atlanta University (B.A. Theatre). Her Broadway credits include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. National Tours: Motown The Musical, Straight Outta Oz, Madea On The Run. Off Broadway: TILL. Regional: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Dreamgirls, Memphis The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Company. TV/Film: Blue Bloods, Dynasty, Sesame Street, Superintelligence, and more. She has performed throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and South America. Apart from stage and screen, as a proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), she spends her time giving back as Coordinator of the Arts & Education Program through BIV in collaboration with Covenant House New York. Special thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, the creative team, DGRW, EntLab, Family, and Friends. Matthew 5:16 www.JudithFranklin.com IG @judithfranklin and TikTok @iamjudithfranklin

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Judith Franklin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Ensemble

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Diva Donna (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Second US National Tour, 2017
Ensemble


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Video: Brady, Williams, & More Discuss THE WIZ on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch Wayne Brady, Schele Williams, Amber Ruffin, and more discuss The Wiz's road to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning here!

Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS


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!

THE WIZ Will Offer Digital Lottery and Rush Tickets


The Wiz will launch a $45 digital lottery and $45 in-person rush tickets beginning this week. The musical revival began previews  on Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to The Wiz here!

Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZ on Broadway Ahead of its First Preview


All new behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage has been released for the Broadway revival of The Wiz, ahead of its first preview performance this Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Check out the video here!

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently embarking on its pre-Broadway tour. Check out the video here!

THE WIZ Concludes Pre-Broadway National Tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre


The pre-Broadway National Tour of THE WIZ concluded its run with a sold-out three week stop at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the show and see when it's coming to Broadway.

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK


As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-city tour of The Wiz. Watch the video of her performance now!

THE WIZ Will Launch a Second Tour Leg in 2025


THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Photos: First Look At Wayne Brady In Broadway-Bound THE WIZ


See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Video: THE WIZ's Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' on THE VIEW


Nichelle Lewis, star of The Wiz, recently performed the song 'Home' on The View. Check out the full performance in the video here!

Up on the Marquee: THE WIZ


Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee for The Wiz, which opens on Broadway in Spring 204

Photos: Get a First Look at THE WIZ Broadway-Bound Revival


Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Broadway-Bound THE WIZ; Tickets On Sale Now!


Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The Wiz, set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Check out all new character posters, featuring a first look at the cast, in the photos here! 

Video: Watch THE WIZ's Dorothy, Nichelle Lewis, Sing 'Wonder, Wonder Why'


Get a first listen to Nichelle Lewis, who stars as Dorohy in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, performing “Wonder Wonder Why” from the iconic musical. Lewis performed the song on The Tamron Hall Show's The Wiz-themed Halloween episode. Watch the video now!

Video: Deborah Cox Performs 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on TAMRON HALL


Deborah Cox appeared on Tamron Hall to perform 'Believe In Yourself' from The Wiz, as part of Tamron Hall’s Hall-O-Ween Extravaganza. Check out the video here!

THE WIZ Gets Broadway Dates, Plus First Look at Cast!


The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.  Preview performances will begin on March 29. Check out an all new first look photo, as well as a video of the cast performing with the orchestra for the first time!

Deborah Cox and Lascelles Stephens of Deco Entertainment Join THE WIZ Producing Team


Entertainment company DECO Entertainment, founded by Lascelles Stephens and Deborah Cox, will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz. Learn more about the musical here!

Emmy and Grammy-Winning Adam Blackstone Joins THE WIZ Creative Team


Emmy Award®-winning music director and Grammy Award®-winning writer, Adam Blackstone, has joined the creative team as Dance Music Arranger for the revival of The Wiz.

Video: Deborah Cox Unveils Her THE WIZ Costume Sketch on TAMRON HALL


Deborah Cox has unveiled a first look at her costume for the upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz. Cox surprised Tamron Hall on her talk show by singing for her 53rd birthday episode. The segment concluded with the debut of the Glinda the Good Witch costume sketch. Watch the video of the segment and check out a photo of the costume now!

Judith Franklin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judith Franklin been in?

Judith Franklin has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Judith Franklin been in?

Judith Franklin has not appeared in the West End.

What is Judith Franklin next theatre project?

Judith Franklin's next show will be The Wiz which opens on 4/17/2024 on Broadway.

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