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The Wiz at National Theatre
Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/12/2026
📍 Theatre: National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
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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!
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Wiz
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best Musical | Winner |
News About The Wiz at National Theatre
Review: THE WIZ at The National Theatre
April 08, 2026 A tremendous cast breathes new life into this Broadway classic. See what our critic had to say.
Interview: Theatre Life with Phoenix Assata LaFreniere
April 08, 2026 Today’s subject Phoenix Assata LaFreniere is currently living her theatre life on tour playing Dorothy in The Wiz. The show is currently in town at the National Theatre through April 12th.
Review: THE WIZ at National Theatre
October 26, 2023 In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.
THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More
May 08, 2023 The complete coast-to-coast tour route for the all-new production of The Wiz has been announced, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024.About the Theatre
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