The Wiz
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 18, 2009
Closed Jul 5, 2009
Opened Jun 18, 2009
Closed Jul 5, 2009
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The Wiz is an all-black adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, told from the African-American perspective. It has a book by William F. Brown, music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and orchestrations by Harold Wheeler.
The Wiz will be directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, the duo who brought the Tony-Award winning In the Heights to Broadway last season.
Grammy Award winner Ashanti stars as Dorothy, with the principal cast also including Orlando Jones as The Wiz, LaChanze as Glinda, Tichina Arnold as Evillene, Dawnn Lewis as Addaperle, Joshua Henry as the Tinman, James Monroe Iglehart as the Lion, and Christian White as the Scarecrow.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
Good Show
The show was very entertaining. Ashantis acting was not too strong but her singing was pretty good except for the finale song which was just ok Home by Stephanie Mills is much much better!. The supporting cast was fantastic Dawn Lewis, Tichina, Orlando as well as the actors playing the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion - All fabulous! Overall, the show was definitely enjoyable!
Reviewed by zlewis1
on Monday, Jun 29th, 2009
the wiz
It was really great! Ashanti sang beautifully. OMG, the Scaresrow was Fantastic! The Tinman was really good too. The lion was so funny. The dancing was excellent. the scenery and play was well put together. Great job!!!!! Excellent play for your whole family to enjoy.
Reviewed by chipptoya
on Saturday, Jun 20th, 2009
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