Who Played Evillene in The Wiz

Evillene is a role in The Wiz, a musical that opened St. Louis, MO (Regional) in 2018.

Based on L. Frank Baum's nostalgic classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz is considered a feel-good favorite sparkling with heart-pounding soul, unforgettable gospel and infectious rock rhythms. Grammy Award-winner for Best Cast Show Album in 1975, and ranked as one of the highest watched live television musicals, this reimagined familiar favorite will have you ready to "Ease on Down the Road" to meet The Wiz for yourself!

14 actors have played Evillene in The Wiz.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Edye Byrde	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Ella Mitchell	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Irene Reid	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Mabel King	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Ruth Brisbane	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Tasha Thomas	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Theresa Merritt	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Theresa Merritt	Broadway The Wiz	1975
Carolyn Miller	US Tour The Wiz	1976
Sulanya Conway	US Tour The Wiz	1976
Gwendolyn J. Shepherd	US Tour The Wiz	1978
Ella Mitchell	Broadway The Wiz	1984
Juanita Fleming	Broadway The Wiz	1984
Ella Mitchell	Off-Broadway The Wiz	1993
E Faye Butler	San Diego, CA (Regional) The Wiz	2006
Mary J. Blige	New York The Wiz Live!	2015
E Faye Butler	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Melody A. Betts	US Tour The Wiz	2023
Melody A. Betts	Broadway The Wiz	2024

Other Roles in The Wiz

Role	Production	Opened
Addaperle	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Dorothy	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Ensemble	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Evillene	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Glinda	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Lion	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Scarecrow	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
The Wiz	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018
Tinman	St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Wiz	2018

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