(1/5) The Wiz Opening: James Monroe Iglehart waves to the cameras

James Monroe Iglehart celebrates at the opening night after party for the Encores production of The Wiz at the NY City Center, New York City - June 18, 2009

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TAGS: James Monroe Iglehart, Headshot, The Wiz

(2/5) Memphis Opening: James Monroe Iglehart at the Hard Rock Cafe

James Monroe Iglehart at the opening night after party for the Broadway musical Memphis held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York City - October 19, 2009

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(3/5) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with James Monroe Iglehart, Christian White and Joshua Henry

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Christian White (Scarecrow), Joshua Henry (Tin Man) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production of The Wiz at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(4/5) Memphis Opening: Montego Glover and James Monroe Iglehart

Montego Glover and James Monroe Iglehart at the opening night after party for the Broadway musical Memphis held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York City - October 19, 2009 New York City - October 19, 2009 Joseph Marzullo/WENN.COM

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TAGS: Montego Glover, James Monroe Iglehart, Memphis, Broadway

(5/5) Memphis Opening: Chad Kimball, J. Bernard Calloway, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and James Monroe Iglehart pose together

Chad Kimball, J. Bernard Calloway, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and James Monroe Iglehart attend the opening night after party for the Broadway musical Memphis held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York City - October 19, 2009

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TAGS: Chad Kimball, J Bernad Calloway, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, James Monroe Iglehart, Memphis, Broadway