THE WIZ to Open at Theatre Arlington This Summer
Theatre Arlington will present The Wiz, the classic musical reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, in an upcoming production opening at the Arlington, Texas theater.
The Wiz on Video – 1978
An adaption of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African American experience.
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Starring:
Diana Ross
Michael Jackson
Nipsey Russell
Ted Ross
Mabel King
Theresa Merritt
Thelma Carpenter
Lena Horne
Richard Pryor
Studio: Motown Productions, Universal Pictures
Filmed: 1978 - Released: 1978
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