(1/6) The Wiz Press Conference: Alex Lacamoire, Ashanti and Thomas Kail

Alex Lacamoire, Ashanti and Thomas Kail during the press conference promoting the Encores production of The Wiz held at City Center, New York City - May 19, 2009

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(2/6) The Wiz Press Conference: Ashanti with director Thomas Kail

Ashanti with director Thomas Kail during the press conference promoting the Encores production of The Wiz held at City Center, New York City - May 19, 2009

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(3/6) The Wiz Opening: Ashanti strikes a pose

Ashanti strikes a pose 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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(4/6) The Wiz Press Conference: Ashanti performs "Home" from The Wiz

Ashanti performs "Home" during the press conference promoting the Encores production of The Wiz held at City Center, New York City - May 19, 2009

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(5/6) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with Ashanti

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with Ashanti (Dorothy) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(6/6) The Wiz Press Conference: Ashanti in Zac Posen

Ashanti wearing Zac Posen at the press conference promoting the Encores production of The Wiz held at City Center, New York City - May 19, 2009

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TAGS: Ashanti, The Wiz, New York City Center