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Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Wiz in rehearsals ahead of the tour's first performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY. The tour begins performances on February 22nd, 2025. Watch the cast perform 'Be A Lion,' 'Ease On Down The Road,' and more.

Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!

THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy,  Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 13, 2025
by - Jan 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Video: Watch Nichelle Lewis' Final 'Home' in THE WIZ
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2024

Nichelle Lewis has shared a video of her final performance of 'Home' in The Wiz, also revealing that she was battled 'the worst allergic reaction' during show's last week of performances. Lewis concluded the post by saying that she will 'see you soon.'

Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.

Video: The WIZ Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024

The Broadway revival of The Wiz took part in a Tiny Desk concert, featuring the cast from the current production. Vocalists included Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Watch it now!

Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.

Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.

Photos: Common, Jennifer Hudson & Taraji P. Henson Visit THE WIZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

See photos of the celebrities that paid a visit to The Wiz on Broadway!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 20, 2024
by - May 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend. 

Video: Watch Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, & Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'He's the Wiz' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'He's the Wiz' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Deborah Cox, who is playing Glinda and also serving as a producer, discussed the show. Watch the interview and performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'Ease On Down the Road' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'Ease on Down the Road' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Nichelle Lewis, who is playing Dorothy, discussed The Wiz with TODAY's Hoda Katb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!

Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE WIZ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024

On Friday, The Today Show visited The Wiz on Broadway for a special behind-the-scenes look at the revival of the classic musical. In the interview, Wayne Brady, who plays The Wiz, talked about the formative experience of watching the 1978 film with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Nichelle Lewis is making her Broadway debut in the production and recalls the creative team finding her through TikTok. Watch the full interview now!

THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

The 2024 cast recording of The Wiz will be released this summer! Learn more about The Wiz here!

Photos: THE WIZ Cast and Creative Team Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The talk of the town last night was The Wiz, which officially opened at the Marquis Theatre following months touring the country. The cast and creative team walked the red yellow carpet before the curtain went up and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities.

Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall,  Leslie Uggams, and many more!

Photos: The Cast of THE WIZ Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 18, 2024

The Wiz officially opened on Broadway last night at the Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!