The Wiz Live! 2015 - Articles Page 28

Run Time:
Three hours, with commercial breaks
Ages: 8+
Opened: December 3, 2015
Closing: December 03, 2015

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NBC embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition with a live television production of the groundbreaking Broadway show that brought the vivid world of Oz to life in a fresh, funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road.

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The Wiz Live! - 2015 - New York Articles Page 28

Franklin School For The Performing Arts Announce Openings For SummerStage, Program Begins 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2009


The Franklin School for the Performing Arts annual SummerStage musical theater program will begin on July 20 and will culminate with all-student performances of The Wiz on August 13 and 14.

Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock Produces THE WIZ 8/1 Thru 8/9
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 13, 2009


Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock produces The Wiz, August 1-9, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah.

Franklin School For The Performing Arts Announce Openings For SummerStage, Program Begins 7/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


The Franklin School for the Performing Arts annual SummerStage musical theater program will begin on July 20 and will culminate with all-student performances of The Wiz on August 13 and 14.

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE Comes To Houston 7/10-12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2009


Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to Houston from July 10-12 for six performances at the Wortham Center (510 Preston). The last Dora 'Lost Toys' U.S. tour was seen by more than 1.2 million people during its 2003-2004 run. The 'Dora the Explorer Live!' shows have grossed more than $85 million in sales worldwide, traveled to more than 255 markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Southeast Asia and have been seen by 2.7 million kids and parents.

The Wiz Holds Free Post-Matinee Talkbacks With The Director & Company 6/24, 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2009


The Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz will hold two free post-matinee talkbacks and audience Q&A sessions with Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel and members of the company on Wednesday, June 24 and Wednesday, July 1 at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenue).

The Wiz Holds Free Post-Matinee Talkbacks With The Director & Company 6/24, 7/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2009


The Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz will hold two free post-matinee talkbacks and audience Q&A sessions with Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel and members of the company on Wednesday, June 24 and Wednesday, July 1 at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenue).

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Comes To Austin 7/21, 7/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009


Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to Austin from July 21-22 for three performances.

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE Comes To Houston 7/10-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2009


Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to Houston from July 10-12 for six performances at the Wortham Center (510 Preston). The last Dora 'Lost Toys' U.S. tour was seen by more than 1.2 million people during its 2003-2004 run. The 'Dora the Explorer Live!' shows have grossed more than $85 million in sales worldwide, traveled to more than 255 markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Southeast Asia and have been seen by 2.7 million kids and parents.

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Comes To The Orpheum 7/31 Thru 8/2
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 8, 2009


Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from July 31- August 2 for six performances.

Photo Flash: Ashanti Stars in Encores! Summer Stars THE WIZ
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


The Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, LaChanze and Orlando Jones, will open on Thursday, June 18 at New York City Center. (Previews begin June 12). Easing down the road with Ashanti's Dorothy will be Joshua Henry, James Monroe Iglehart, Christian White, Tichina Arnold and Dawnn Lewis.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Asmeret Ghebremichael of 'The Wiz'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jun 1, 2009


Last seen on B'way in a featured role in 'Legally Blonde', the girl with the memorable name is a veteran of several hit shows.

Encores! THE WIZ Completes Casting with 'Nigel' as Toto
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2009


Nigel, a brindle-hair Cairn Terrier, will be making his professional stage debut as Toto in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti as Dorothy, June 12 - July 5 at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Orlando Jones and LaChanze Join Cast of Encores! THE WIZ; Full Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2009


Orlando Jones will play The Wiz, and Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze will play Glinda, the good witch, in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, June 12 July 5 at New York City Center. Glinda's sister-witches will include Tichina Arnold as Evillene and Dawnn Lewis as Addaperle. Easing down the road with Ashanti's Dorothy will be Joshua Henry as the Tinman, James Monroe Iglehart as the Lion and Christian White as the Scarecrow.

Photo Coverage: Valarie Pettiford at the Upright Cabaret
by Eddie Varley - Nov 26, 2008


Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant was filled to the brim with two sold-out star-studded audiences as Valarie Pettiford took to the stage with her new show inspired by the things she is thankful for in her life; including her well deserved Tony Nomination in 'Fosse', her family whom she said 'filled her life with music' and of course, her fans who have supported her on her journey from her first job in the legendary film 'The Wiz' to her work in UPN's 'Half and Half.'

Rashad Naylor Replaces Wayne Brady as Wiz' Scarecrow
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2006


Due to scheduling conflicts, Wayne Brady has withdrawn from the eagerly anticipated La Jolla Playhouse revival of The Wiz; Rashad Naylor has replaced him as Scarecrow

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