The Wiz at Maine State Music Theatre

Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Everybody knows the story, but now it’s a new fantasy for today– mysterious, opulent and fanciful. THE WIZ is based on "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, and is one of Broadway’s most popular contemporary musicals. THE WIZ is a multi-cultural journey that follows this well-known and beloved story of courage, brains, heart and home.

THE WIZ originally opened on Broadway in January of 1975 and ran through January 1979. It won 7 Tony Awards including Best musical and Best Score. The movie of The Wiz starred Diana Ross and featured Michael Jackson. The movie was also nominated for 4 Academy Awards.

Authors

• Charlie Smalls
• George Faison
• L. Frank Baum
• Luther Vandross
• Timothy Graphenreed
• William F. Brown

Tony Awards and Nominations for The Wiz