The Wiz Broadway Original Cast

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based on the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum It’s got rock. Full synopsis

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Hinton Battle, who won three Tony Awards throughout his illustrious career, was also part of the original Broadway cast of The Wiz, showcasing his incredible talent early on in this iconic production. more...

Dee Dee Bridgewater, a Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz singer and actress, showcased her remarkable talents in the Broadway production of "The Wiz," adding to her impressive list of stage credits that includes a Tony Award-winning performance in "Sophisticated Ladies." more...

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See awards and nominations on the The Wiz page

Other productions of The Wiz

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
2024 Broadway — Broadway Revival Production · Cast
2025 US Tour — US Tour · Cast
2026 US Tour — Non-Equity · Cast

Production Team

Charles H. Coleman Musical Director

George Faison Choreographer

Geoffrey Holder Director

Costume Designer

Stanley James Make-Up Designer

Wig Designer

Tom H. John Scenic Designer

Richard J.C. Miller Sound Designer

Gilbert Moses III Director

Tharon Musser Lighting Designer

Harold Wheeler Orchestrator

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