(1/2) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with Tichina Arnold and Dawnn Lewis

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with Tichina Arnold (Evilene), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle) 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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(2/2) The Wiz Opening: Tichina Arnold is picture perfect in purple

Tichina Arnold arrives 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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