The Wiz Broadway Original Cast
Based on L. Frank Baum's children's book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", The Wiz takes one of the world's most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies, and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages. Full synopsis
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Amber Jackson, a versatile artist from Decatur, GA, who has previously graced Broadway in shows like Wicked and Hamilton, was thrilled to join the ensemble cast of The Wiz. more...
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Lauryn Adams, a recent Spelman College graduate, made her Broadway debut as a swing in The Wiz, following her performance in The Great Gatsby at Paper Mill Playhouse. more...
Melody A. Betts, who portrayed Aunt Em and Evillene in The Wiz, is a versatile Chicago-based actress and singer whose powerful performances have graced stages from the Lyric Opera of Chicago to Broadway, and screens including NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE. more...
Maya Bowles, a New Haven native who has been on a remarkable musical journey, is now bringing his talents to the stage in The Wiz, having previously garnered acclaim with his 2019 EP, 8:34. more...
Wayne Brady, a multi-talented performer known for his Emmy-winning work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and his Broadway appearances, brought his immense talent to the stage in the past with a standout performance in "The Wiz." more...
Shayla Alayre Caldwell, a third-generation native of New Haven, Connecticut, made her Broadway debut in the revival of The Wiz, bringing her extensive dance background and international performance experience to the ensemble. more...
Jay Copeland, who brought his talents to the original revival cast of The Wiz, has an impressive background with standout roles in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Hairspray, and was notably a Top 7 contestant on ABC’s American Idol in 2022. more...
Deborah Cox, who played Glinda in The Wiz, is a Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and an award-winning recording artist known for her chart-topping hits and commitment to social justice initiatives. more...
Allyson Kaye Daniel, who was part of the ensemble in The Wiz, is a former Public School Music Teacher with Broadway credits including 1776 and national tours such as Elf and The Color Purple. more...
Judith Franklin, who first fell in love with The Wiz as a young girl watching it from her living room, brings her extensive experience from Broadway, national tours, and regional theatre to the cast, making her journey down the yellow brick road a full-circle moment. more...
Kyle Ramar Freeman, who portrayed the Lion in The Wiz, is a Miami native known for his New York debut in the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Strange Loop. more...
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Michael Samarie George, who previously showcased her talents in Hamilton (Chicago) and The Devil Wears Prada, was thrilled to be a part of the iconic cast of The Wiz. more...
Collin Heyward, a Newport News native, brought his extensive experience from Broadway's The Lion King and regional productions like Memphis to his performance in The Wiz. more...
Olivia "Melio J." Jackson, who made her Broadway debut in the ensemble of The Wiz, has an impressive background as a professional dancer, having performed with renowned artists like Xscape and City Girls, and also stars as Toy on the hit Starz series, P-Valley. more...
Phillip Johnson Richardson, who portrayed the Tinman in The Wiz, is a North Carolina native and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music graduate, with past notable performances including his role in the Chicago company of Hamilton and appearances in TV series such as The Last O.G. and Chicago PD. more...
Christina Jones made her Broadway debut in the ensemble of The Wiz, bringing her rich background from productions like Shrek The Musical and Once on This Island to the iconic stage. more...
Polanco Jones Jr., who made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of The Wiz, is an award-winning international theatre artist known for his contemporary sociopolitical work that heightens Black visibility. more...
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Alan Mingo Jr., who previously captivated audiences as The Wiz in Sacramento Music Circus's production of The Wiz, brings a wealth of experience from his acclaimed roles on Broadway and television. more...
Kolby Kindle, who was part of the ensemble in The Wiz, has an impressive resume that includes roles in Off-Broadway productions like The Play That Goes Wrong and Harmony, as well as the original Australian cast of Come From Away. more...
Nichelle Lewis made a remarkable Broadway debut in the past as 'Dorothy' in the revival of The Wiz, a performance that earned her a Theatre World Award and nominations for both a Grammy and a Drama League Award. more...
Mariah Lyttle, who previously captivated audiences as Dorothy in Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of The Wiz, brings her versatile talent to the ensemble of Broadway's Bad Cinderella. more...
Kareem Marsh, who played a member of the Ensemble in The Wiz, is a seasoned performer and arts educator from Philadelphia, with a rich background in international dance and a feature in the 2021 film adaptation of In The Heights. more...
Anthony Murphy, who was in the ensemble of The Wiz, recently appeared in the award-winning Off-Broadway musical Titanique and has an impressive resume including roles in The Devil Wears Prada and Diana: The Musical on Broadway. more...
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Dustin Praylow, a native of Pamplico, South Carolina, made his Broadway debut as a swing in The Wiz, bringing his talents from productions like Step Afrika! and After Midnight to the iconic show. more...
Cristina Raė, who has graced numerous Off-Broadway productions including The Wiz, made her Broadway debut in the national tour of the show, bringing her journey from Nashville to the grand stage and exemplifying Black excellence. more...
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Matthew Sims Jr., a versatile performer hailing from Louisiana, made his Broadway debut as a swing in The Wiz, bringing his extensive experience from national tours of The Book of Mormon and Motown: The Musical to the magical world of Oz. more...
Avilon Trust Tate (Ensemble) made his Broadway debut in The Wiz, following his performances in the national tour of Mean Girls and regional productions like R+H Cinderella and Chess. more...
Keenan D. Washington, known for his extensive background in dance and live performances with top artists, made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of The Wiz. more...
Avery Wilson, who hails from New Haven, Connecticut, transitioned from singing at McDonald's to performing at the BET Awards and working with music legends, before joining the cast of The Wiz. more...
(Swing)
Timothy Wilson, who has an impressive array of credits including The Jay Leno Show and a performance at the Hollywood Bowl's Hairspray, was thrilled to join the cast of The Wiz. more...
See awards and nominations on the The Wiz page
Other productions of The Wiz
- 1975 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1976 US Tour — 1st National Tour · Cast
- 1978 US Tour — 2nd National Tour · Cast
- 1980 — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1984 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1984 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 1993 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1997 US Tour — Touring Revival · Cast
- 2006 San Diego, CA (Regional) — La Jolla Revival · Cast
- 2015 New York — NBC Live Television Production · Cast
- 2018 St. Louis, MO (Regional) — Muny Revival · Cast
- 2023 US Tour — US Tour · Cast
- 2025 US Tour — US Tour · Cast
- 2026 US Tour — Non-Equity · Cast
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