THE WIZ @ 40: A Musical Profile of THE WIZ's Composer/Lyricist Charlie Smalls
The man who brought funk and soul to Broadway got his big break on THE MONKEES.
Neil Meron News
Meet the Cast of THE WIZ LIVE This Week at the Apple Store, Soho!
On Thursday, October 22 (8PM) join executive producer Neil Meron and actors Shanice Williams, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and NE-YO for a discussion and Q&A about 'The Wiz Live!', at the Apple Store, Soho (103 Prince Street).
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes at NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Photo Shoot with David Alan Grier, Shanice Williams, NE-YO and Elijah Kelley!
Following up NBC's early peek at the highly stylized costumes for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!, go behind the scenes at the photo shoot with Elijah Kelley as the Scarecrow, NE-YO as the Tin Man, David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion, and Shanice Williams as Dorothy! THE WIZ LIVE! airs Thursday, December
TV: Follow THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams from Audition to First Table Read
NBC has shared a special video entitled 'Live A Day In The Life With Shanice Williams' which chronicles the 19-year-old star of THE WIZ LIVE! from audition day to first table read.
TWITTER WATCH: More Updates From THE WIZ LIVE!'s First Rehearsal
Enjoy more Tweets and photos as the company gets ready for the December 3rd telecast.
TWITTER WATCH: Photo From THE WIZ LIVE! First Day of Rehearsals, Stephanie Mills Has 'Cast In Tears'
Producer Neil Meron posts a pic of the company getting to work and reports on their reaction to hearing Stephanie Mills sing.
Universal Nabs Craig Zadan & Neil Meron's IN SIGHT, Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Universal Pictures has just picked up the psychological thriller IN SIGHT from Broadway, TV and film producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
STAGE TUBE: Shanice Williams Gets Hometown Blessing on Her Way to NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!, its highly anticipated holiday production, will air on Thursday, December 3.
Twitter Watch: Shanice Willams & Neil Meron Prep for THE WIZ at Promo Shoot!
On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote 'Me & #Dorothy @LuvbeingShanice at promo shoot for #TheWizLive today @nbc @iamKENNYLEON
BWW Review: Megan Hilty a Smash at The Shubert
Megan Hilty gave a wicked good performance at the Citi Shubert Theatre last night as she sang her way through her signature songs from the NBC-TV series 'Smash' and selections from her Broadway appearances in WICKED and 9 TO 4 THE MUSICAL.
STAGE TUBE: Shanice Williams Chats 'Her First Job' Starring in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!, its highly anticipated holiday production, will air on Thursday, December 3 -- and winter can't come soon enough! ACCESS HOLLYWOOD just unveiled a new interview with star Shanice Williams.
Audra McDonald, Jane Lynch, and More Win 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards- Complete List!
THE EMMY AWARDS for Creative Arts have wrapped up, and BroadwayWorld has all the winners listed below!
Put on Your Top Hats & Tails! Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Developing Funeral Home-Set Musical TV Series
Song and dance at a funeral? Why not? Musical memorial services will be offered in avid producer team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron's latest project: a funeral home-themed TV drama in development for NBC.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/10/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE, FULL HOUSE! and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Starry productions of UGLY LIES THE BONE and FULL HOUSE! THE MUSICAL start up off-Broadway, CASA VALENTINA travels abroad and more!
VIDEO: David Alan Grier in All-New 'Magic of Theater' Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! has just released a second promo for the highly anticipated holiday production featuring David Alan Grier.
2016 OSCARS Show Finds Its Producers
Emmy-winning live TV producer David Hill and Oscar-nominated producer-director Reginald Hudlin (DJANGO UNCHAINED and more) will produce the 88th OSCARS telecast, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today.
STAGE TUBE: David Alan Grier Talks 'Whole New Vision of the Lion' in New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! just released a brand-new promo for the highly anticipated holiday production, featuring David Alan Grier talking about his daughter's reaction to him playing 'The Lion' - hear what he had to say below!
WAKE UP with BWW 8/28/2015 - THE CHRISTIANS, HAMLET IN BED, Babs and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: THE CHRISTIANS and HAMLET IN BED begin off-Broadway and Babs gets a rerun on THE TONIGHT SHOW!
A Female Wizard? THE WIZ Director Kenny Leon Came Up with Casting Queen Latifah for the Title Role
Grammy and Golden Globe-winner Queen Latifah will soon return to musical theatre as the title character in NBC's highly-anticipated THE WIZ LIVE! (airing December 3)- a part that is usually played by a man.
Breaking News: NBC's THE WIZ LIVE Casts Its Cowardly Lion!
Tony Award nominee and multi-talented actor and singer David Alan Grier is joining NBC's highly anticipated holiday production of 'The Wiz Live!,' set for Thursday, Dec.
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