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BWW Q&A: Beth Stockill " Dorothy; Emily Searle " Dorothy; Paul Barker " The Wizard of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - Nov 9, 2023

The yellow brick road is winding it's way to The Rose with Brampton On Stage and Brampton Music Theatre's production of THE WIZARD OF OZ! This wonderful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale about Dorothy Gale of Kansas and her journey over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz features the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Sure to whisk you away like a house in a twister, don't miss this colourful production that's full of magic and music for the whole family!

Interview: Ryan Bernier of GOLDEN GIRLS " THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Pantages Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Aug 3, 2023

The Golden Girls are back! Miami’s sassiest seniors have returned for one more hurrah. 2023 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her new, young sex-crazed stud. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends!

Adapted for this Day and Age, the Classic THE WIZARD OF OZ Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 14, 2023

Opens at Procopio Ferreira theater, in Sao Paulo, the musical The Wizard of Oz, inspired by the literary work of L. Frank Braum, released in the year 1900. In this production of the classic, adapted for today, Miss Dorothy is played by Duda Pimenta, Danielle Winits as the Bad Witch, Sienna Belle as Glinda and Frederico Reuter, the Magician.

Luciana Braga Honors Judy Garland in the Musical JUDY " O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI (Judy " The Rainbow Is Here)
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2023

JUDY – O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI is a non-linearly play intertwines Judy Garland's biography with Luciana Braga's personal story, in a metalanguage that navigates between past and present, fiction and reality, shedding light on the internal and external struggles that the artist still faces.

Feature: The Broadway-Style Musical, BE A LION RETURNS
by Vickie Evans - Dec 7, 2022

The Evolution Of 'Be A Lion' an adaptation of 'The Wizard Of Oz' from its humble start at Duke Energy Theater to the illustrious stage of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Booth Playhouse. Witness the transformation and upgrades...beautiful backdrops, colorful costumes, toe-tapping choreography, and a super talented cast.

BWW Interview: TOOTSIE's Drew Becker Adept At Quick Changes & City Explorations
by Gil Kaan - Apr 29, 2022

The national tour of Tootsie has landed at the Dolby Theatre. In the lead role of Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels, Drew Becker has endured a deluge of callbacks, mastering the many quick changes his first national tour requires.

BWW Feature: Spotlight On Nicole Vanessa Ortiz - A Video Library
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 21, 2021

Nicole Vanessa Ortiz is a winner many times over, but it's clear her future is filled with accolades to come. The proof is in the video.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: THE WIZ se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Jan 5, 2021

Un 5 de enero de 1975, THE WIZ se estrenaba en Broadway en el Majestic Theatre. Este musical supone una revisión del cuento clásico de EL MAGO DE OZ adaptándolo a la actualidad del momento y conectándolo de manera directa con la cultura urbana negra.

BWW Review: BE A LION RETURNS...BETTER THAN EVER!
by Vickie Evans - Dec 18, 2019

Broadway World awarded musical, Be A Lion, written by Rory D. Sheriff, who recently won a?oeBest Directora?? at the Atlanta Black Theater Festival, returns with improvements and upgrades to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Duke Energy Theater, at Spirit Square.

ESPECIAL: 42nd STREET llega a nuestros cines
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Nov 11, 2019

El próximo jueves 14 de noviembre llega a Yelmo Cines de toda España por una sola noche la versión del West End de 42nd STREET, una grabación en directo desde Londres de este legendario musical con casi 90 años de historia que podremos disfrutar como nunca antes lo habíamos visto.

BWW Review: Be A Lion: The Third Time's A Charm!
by Vickie Evans - Dec 18, 2018

I had the pleasure to see the award-winning stage play 'Be A Lion', written by Rory D. Sheriff, inspired by the Broadway play, 'The Wiz' for the third time. Be A Lion is the fictitious account of what could have possibly happened in the land of Oz, AFTER the Wiz's sudden departure. It's an urbanized depiction of the modern day lives Dorothy, Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and The Lion, who is on a quest to become the next 'RULER' of Oz, with his trusted side-kick Miles, The Mouse, and LaDawn, the lioness.

BWW Review: ANNIE, the First Broadway Musical We Never Forget
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 6, 2018

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including 'Tomorrow.'

Theatre Under The Stars Releases Hilarious Casting Breakdowns for THE WIZ!
by Nicole Ciravolo - May 17, 2018

In case you missed it, Theatre Under The Stars is holding auditions in North Hollywood, CA for their Houston, TX production of The Wiz today, May 17. Two weeks ago, BroadwayWorld posted the casting call to keep you updated and informed about auditions. The casting call looks pretty normal at first glance. Rehearsal dates, contract, audition location, etc. However, it's the breakdown that caught our eye. Take a look at the breakdowns we pulled from the casting call below!

The Friday 5 (On Thursday): THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE's Samuel & Smith
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 9, 2016

Nashville's summer theater season continues its fast clip with tonight's opening of the blockbuster musical Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson. Running through June 25, the tap-happy musical features Keeton favorite Stella London in the title role of Millie Delmount, with Austin Jeffrey Smith and Tyler Samuel playing Jimmy and Miss Dorothy, respectively.

CRITIC'S CHOICE: The (Summer) Game's Afoot, Y'all!
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 27, 2016

Is it just me or is everyone else amazed by how quickly 2016 seems to be moving - in a theatrical sense, at least - and what with Memorial Day Weekend upon us, we're gobsmacked (gobsmacked, I tell ya!) by the wide range of productions offered up by Tennessee theater companies this weekend. Included are Street Theatre Company's Assassins, Center for the Arts' 42nd Street down in Murfreesboro, Rumors out at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre and the final performance of The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers at Cumberland County Playhouse.

Nashville's Theater Calendar 5/23/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2016

'Spring is here! Why doesn't my heart go dancing?' - or at least to the theater to be transported to a different world, another time and place where life is transformed and magic happens before your very eyes...

Critic's Choice: Rumor-Mongering and Pageant-Hopping in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 29, 2016

They're dishing up some tasty Rumors at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre - along with the bountiful buffet of Southern delicacies - while at Donelson's The Larry Keeton Theatre, the last two performances of Beth Henley's The Miss Firecracker Contest are served up this weekend, and the national touring company of Mamma Mia! winds up its weeklong stand at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall. And the intrepid Nashville Repertory Theatre Professional Interns present their very own production of Gruesome Playground Injuries.

BWW Review: BE A LION By Rory D. Sheriff
by Vickie Evans - Apr 11, 2016

'Be A Lion', inspired by the Broadway musical and film, 'The Wiz', opens its third season at The Duke Energy Theater, at Spirit Square in Charlotte, NC

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 2nd, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 3, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Wiz Live!' has arrived, as have the casts of three tours to the Loop. 'Bridges' is in Iowa, though. The Marriott takes on 'Spring Awakening,' and the Piccolo Theatre, Congo Square and Theo Ubique do December in their own ways. The Second City opens another revue, and in Milwaukee, 'My Fair Lady!'

Shanice Williams Checks In Before THE WIZ LIVE!: 'I'm Going to Do a Lot of Prayin'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2015

The big day has arrived! THE WIZ LIVE! airs tonight, December 3, at 8PM/7c. The production will star newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy alongside Grammy and Golden Globe-winner Queen Latifah as the Wizard, nine-time Grammy-winner Mary J. Blige as Evillene, original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills, as Auntie Em and David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion.

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