NBC has finally found a Dorothy for its live production of The Wiz: 18-year-old New Jersey native Shanice Williams snagged the part a million girls would kill for through an open casting cal…
On this week’s episode of The Broadway.com Show, we’ve got tons of casting updates from Curious Incident, Spring Awakening, Sylvia and more, plus a very busy Star of the Week and…
Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with the lady of the hour, as shares with BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge the story of how she was cast, what happens between now and December, a…
BWW has obtained exclusive photos of Williams performing at Paper Mill's 2013 New Voices Concert and2014 Rising Star Awards Ceremony. Check them out below
A year ago 18-year-old actress Shanice Williams was getting ready to attend a performing arts college in Los Angeles. Now she's getting ready to make her television debut on NBC …
After an extensive nationwide open casting call, NBC today announced it has chosen New Jersey ...
The post NBC casts role of ‘Dorothy’ in upcoming production of ‘The Wiz…
NBC's "The Wiz Live!" has found its Dorothy in newcomer Shanice Williams. The 18-year-old, who was selected out of hundreds of applicants from a nationwide, open casting call, will join the …
Hamilton opens on Thursday, the only Broadway opening among the new shows of August, Interest in the musical goes beyond the usual theater crowd — having already roped in leading…
Those famed ruby slippers are ready for a new owner! Shanice Williams, 18-year-old New Jersey native, has been cast in the role of Dorothy in NBC’s The Wiz Live! The announcement was m…
Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news NBC's THE WIZ LIVE has found its Dorot…
This casting is real, real to us! Shanice Williams has landed the coveted role of Dorothy in NBC’s The Wiz Live!. The exciting announcement was made on The Today Show on Augu…
There was so much anticipation and speculation of who will portray the young Dorothy in The Wiz Live set to air on NBC Dec 3rd. Many have voiced their wishes and hopes for their favorite act…
Newcomer Shanice Williams has been announced to step into Dorothy's silver slippers in the upcoming NBC broadcast of The Wiz. She joins original Broadway star Stephanie Mills, Queen Lat…
David Alan Grier has the courage to explore live TV. The comedian and three-time Tony Award nominee has joined NBC’s production of “The Wiz Live!.” He’ll play the Cow…
Wow! Its becoming more and more real. It has officially been announced by producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron that Tony Award nominee David Alan Grier had joined the cast of #TheWizLiv…
Tony Award nominee and multi-talented actor and singer David Alan Grier is joining NBC's highly anticipated holiday production of 'The Wiz Live,' set for Thursday, Dec. 3.
