The Wiz Tour 1976 - Articles Page 2.6

Ages: 8+
Opened: June 16, 1976
Closing: unknown

The Wiz - 1976 - US Tour History , Info & More

Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012

based on the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

It’s got rock. It’s got gospel. It’s got soul. And oh my, the dancing! In a dream collaboration, Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the city’s oldest continuously operating dance company, fill the Wyly Theatre with dancing, singing and laughter for the dazzling musical that won seven Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 1975. Featuring Brierley Resident Acting Company members Liz Mikel and Hassan El-Amin, this eye-popping, high-energy family hit starts with a tornado and keeps lifting from there, as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion “Ease on Down the Road” and ultimately learn there’s no place like home.

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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018


Following a record-breaking season last year, Black Theatre Troupe prepares to open its 2018/19 season. The longest continually-running Black theatre company in the United States, Black Theatre Troupe will produce six productions in the coming year, including two new collaborations with noted organizations Tempe Center for the Arts and Childsplay.

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by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2018


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by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


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by Movies News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


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Merc Playhouse Presents France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


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Royal Room Presents France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


On Sunday September 17, Seattle fans are excited to welcome back France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at The Royal Room - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


On Friday, September 15, France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan will be presented in concert at  Hamilton Studio in Spokane, Washington - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  

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by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2017


On Saturday September 9,  France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan will be presented in concert at  Boulder Mennonite Church  in Boulder Colorado - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  

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by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2017


On Friday September 8,  France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan will be presented in concert at Broomfield Auditorium in Broomfield Colorado - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  

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by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


On Thursday Sept 7,  Colorado Springs fans are excited to welcome back France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at Stargazers Theatre - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  

Shank Hall Welcomes France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2017


On Sunday September 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin fans are excited to welcome France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at Shank Hall - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  Winner of the Independent Music Award, in the Live Performance Album category for his latest triple live album 'Encore' (2014), 'Rose d'Or' of the Montreux Festival for his first album, 'Pres de Paris' (Switzerland, 1976), 'Best World Music Guitar Player ' by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine (USA, 2008), Bensusan is recognized as one of the premier musicians of our time.

2nd Concert added (1st is sold out)! France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan Comes to Alliance Française de Saint Louis!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2017


On Saturday September 2, Alliance Française de St. Louis is proud to present France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour!  Winner of the Independent Music Award, in the Live Performance Album category for his latest triple live album 'Encore' (2014), 'Rose d'Or' of the Montreux Festival for his first album, 'Près de Paris' (Switzerland, 1976), 'Best World Music Guitar Player ' by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine (USA, 2008), Bensusan is recognized as one of the premier musicians of our time.

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