Ted Ross
Ted Ross is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Daddy Goodness, The Wiz, and Raisin. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for The Wiz (1975).
Date of Death: September 03, 2002
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Ted Ross, The Wiz
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
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Videos
THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-08 11:49:25
Celebrating Black History Month: Encores! Eases On Down the Road with THE WIZ in 2009
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-14 16:01:00
TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black History Month!
by Ben Cameron - 2017-03-06 12:51:20
News
THE WIZ Tickets On Sale This Week at Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.
THE WIZ North American Tour to Stop at Smart Financial Centre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 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.
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.
Interview: Cal Mitchell of THE WIZ at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Jan 14, 2026
Nashville native Cal Mitchell talks with BroadwayWorld about his journey as the Cowardly Lion in the national tour of THE WIZ. playing in Costa Mesa through Jan. 25
by Melissa Heckscher - Jan 14, 2026
Nashville native Cal Mitchell talks with BroadwayWorld about his journey as the Cowardly Lion in the national tour of THE WIZ. playing in Costa Mesa through Jan. 25
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).
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).
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
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!
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.
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.
THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.
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!
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!
THE WIZ National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy, Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy, Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024
Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024
Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024
The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024
The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.
Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.
Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ted Ross been in?
Ted Ross has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Ted Ross been in?
Ted Ross has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Ted Ross been nominated for?
Ted Ross has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "The Wiz." Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performance in "The Wiz." These nominations highlight his exceptional talent and contributions to the theater industry.
What awards has Ted Ross won?
Ted Ross has won several awards for his performances in the Broadway musical "The Wiz." He received the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for his role in "The Wiz."
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