As the Broadway tour eases down the road to Portland, veteran Alan Mingo, Jr. talks about relishing his role as The Wiz, and newcomer Dana Cimone plays Dorothy.
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 ...
The Wiz first opened on Broadway in 1975 and became an immediate hit. It ended up winning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original ...
Fifty years after The Wiz premiered on Broadway, a new short film is revisiting the landmark musical through the voices of two of its original cast members. Director Samira Fuller-Farquhar's…
The Broadway production of "The Wiz" lands in Norfolk next Tuesday, dropping Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion at Chrysler Hall for a five ...
October 23 was the birthday of Charlie Smalls (1943-1987), best remembered as the composer of the songs in The Wiz. Smalls was a child piano prodigy (or "whiz", if you prefer) who was alread…
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts opened its 2025"2026 Broadway season on Tuesday, October 21, with The Wiz, a spirited revival of the beloved 1975 musical that reimagines The Wizard…
Two cast members on the national tour of "The Wiz" at the Adrienne Arsht Cente are performing on a stage where, as youngsters, they watched from the seats. Amitria Fanae', who plays Addaper…
Twenty year old actress Dana Cimone was captivating as the lead character "Dorothy" in the 2025 national tour of "The Wiz", an energetic show that featured joyous singing and dancing in the …
First premiering on Broadway fifty years ago featuring an all-Black cast, this seven Tony Award winning musical is honoring its roots while offering a ...
