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The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns "home" to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves "Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets" and Chicago Tribune proclaims THE WIZ is "An eye-popping and high-intensity revival! This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway--from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy's journey to find her place in a contemporary world. With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney's Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé's "Single Ladies, "Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
The Wiz - US Tour Cast
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Review: ‘The Wiz’ is vibrant, vivacious and vocally versatile
8 / 10
If “The Wiz” cast has nothing else, they have Vocals. Vocals. Vocals. Of course, all Broadway shows spotlight amazing singers, they’ve been chosen to tour the country for a reason. However, I have never heard singing on stage like I did at “The Wiz.” Everything from strong, clean riffs to belts slowly and steadily going up in pitch for longer than any human should genuinely have the lung capacity to produce. I got chills at every song. A funny melody? Goosebumps. An emotional ballad from Dorthy (portrayed by Phoenix Assata LaFreniere)? Goosebumps. Evillene’s villain song about never wanting to hear bad news (delivered by Kyla Jade)? You guessed it: Goosebumps.
Review: Outstanding ‘The Wiz’ performances, dance hampered by technical flaws in Boston
8 / 10
See it or not? If you’ve only seen the popular, but less-than-satisfying 1978 movie starring Diana Ross, give “The Wiz” another look. Despite some missteps, this live version is superior in its thoughtful storytelling, outstanding performances, comedic tone, and dynamic staging, and is filled with color, heart, and the exuberance of (Beyonce video alum) JaQuel Knight’s choreography. Technical issues, unfortunately, bring the production down, including muddy sound that makes many lyrics and lines unintelligible — particularly for Cimone’s pull-out-all-the-stops solos in her impressive professional debut, and for sly witch Addaperle’s (Amitria Fanae) clever running quips.
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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 |
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| 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 |
| 2025 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
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