The Wiz Revival 2018 - Articles Page 9

Run Time:
2 Hours
Ages: 8+
Opened: June 19, 2018
Closing: June 25, 2018

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#1 Theatre Drive St. Louis, MO 63112

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!


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The Wiz - 2018 - St. Louis, MO (Regional) Articles Page 9

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019


There's Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019


There's Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

VIDEO: Norm Lewis Performs THE WIZ's 'Home' At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 12, 2019


Feinstein's/54 Below is going to be a place where there's love overflowing when Tony nominee Norm Lewis takes the stage this December! Norm recently gave a preview of his upcoming concert with a performance of the classic song 'Home' from The Wiz! Check out the full song!

BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards Update: IN THE HEIGHTS - Broadway At Music Circus Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Houston Awards Update: THE WIZ - Pearl Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards Update: MATILDA: THE MUSICAL - Virginia Stage Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

The Old Globe Announces 2020 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019


The Old Globe's 2020 Summer Season brings to Balboa Park an extraordinarily talented group of artists who will delight audiences with their unique takes on four great works of theatre. The season incudes a classic American musical, a new adaptation of a 20th century thriller, and two of Shakespeare's masterworks on our outdoor stage.

Solange Knowles Announced as the First Ever Recipient of the Lena Horne Prize by The Town Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 6, 2019


The Town Hall today announced that GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and visual artist Solange Knowles will be the first-ever recipient of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, the first major entertainment award to be named after a woman of color, honoring excellence at the intersection of arts and activism. Knowles will be honored at a special event which will be held at The Town Hall in New York City on Friday, February 28, 2020 during which she will receive $100,000, which will be directed to Project Row Houses, a Houston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people and enriching communities through engagement, art and direct action. The organization, founded in 1993, is a catalyst for transforming community through the celebration of art and African-American history and culture.

Meet the Cast of WEST SIDE STORY - Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


West Side Story is officially in previews on Broadway! The new production is directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; and for the first time ever in the United States, will feature all-new choreography by the internationally acclaimed Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. West Side Story will begin previews on December 10, 2019 and open February 6th, 2020 at the Broadway Theatre.

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Sacramento Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Houston Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Hawaii Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Central Virginia Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Sacramento Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Hawaii Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Central Virginia Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

BWW Flashback: The 20 Best Broadway Performances from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Past
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2019


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Wake Up With BWW 11/19: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY Opens at the Public, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019


Today's top stories: A Bright Room Called Day opens at The Public, and more!

VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2019


Ahead of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical's official opening on Broadway November 7, the cast of the musical stopped by Good Morning America to give audiences a sneak peak!

The York Theatre Company Announces Lineup For Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Honoring Andre De Shields
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019


The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers at the 28th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala who will honor 2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown) with the 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre and producer Riki Kane Larimer (Cagney) with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award on Monday evening, November 11, 2019 at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2019


Tina - The Tina Turner Musical officially begins previews tonight on Broadway. Tina herself is giving the show a shoutout in an all new video.

TV: Adrienne Warren & Company Get Ready to Bring TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2019


TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL will begin performances on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on Saturday, October 12, 2019 with an opening night set for Thursday, November 7, 2019.

BWW Interview: Joshua Henry's Performing in Motown and Returning to the Stage in THE WRONG MAN
by Julie Yolles - Sep 12, 2019


Almost a year to the day of ending his Tony Award-nominated run as Billy Bigelow in the 2018 revival of Carousel, Joshua Henry is returning to the stage on Sept. 18. He'll star as the title character in multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ross Golan's new musical The Wrong Man, Off-Broadway, at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

Up on the Marquee: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Arrives on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Sep 11, 2019


TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL will begin performances on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on Saturday, October 12, 2019 with an opening night set for Thursday, November 7, 2019.

EARTHGANG Comes to the Fox
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2019


Hailing from Atlanta, GA, EarthGang is comprised of Olu and WowGr8 a?" they both met on the first day of school, solidifying a fesh friendship over their school burning down (true story!) and a love for music that doesn't follow the rules. Instead, the young artists embody the best of the new generation in musica?"and plenty of critics and fans alike have taken note. Marrying lean, sharp-eyed lyricism with Southern-fried soul, every song arrives fully formed, hitting hard and landing jokes while also delving deep into political issues. They spent their college days recording in dorm rooms and collaborating with local producers when they were discovered a?" and then signed a?" by J. Cole to his Interscope imprint, Dreamville.

Other Productions of The Wiz

1975   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1976   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1978   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1980   Regional Revival
1984   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1984   West End London Revival
West End
1993   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   San Diego, CA (Regional) La Jolla Revival
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2015   New York NBC Live Television Production
New York
2018   St. Louis, MO (Regional) Muny Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

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