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Review: THE WIZ at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Mar 5, 2025

Everything OZ continues these days. L Frank Baum would be flabbergasted to think that his 1900 novel 'THE  WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ' would be as popular, if not MORE popular, in 2025. The endless fascination  with the story of young Dorothy being whisked away by a twister from her home in Kansas to the mystical land of Oz has always been a favorite of young and old. The beloved MGM musical starring Judy Garland continues to be a perennial favorite. And in 1975 a little musical called THE WIZ took Broadway by storm, updating the story to present day with an all Black cast. In 2003, the prequel musical WICKED opened and  has been dazzling Broadway audiences ever since, to say nothing of the blockbuster movie version in 2024. The 2025 Academy Awards included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow,'  2 songs from THE WIZ and 1 from WICKED. The fascination continues....

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 National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025

Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.

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.

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!

Watch These 10 Family-Friendly Musicals After Seeing WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.

Whitney Houston South African Concert to Air on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

PBS has announced the broadcast of WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) on December 1, 2024. The remastered 1994 concert will air on PBS stations and be available on PBS Passport.

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

GRAMMYs Nominate THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS, & More For Best Musical Theatre Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album have been announced. Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz have been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale.  THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 4, 2024

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.

Video: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Be A Lion' in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Nichelle Lewis and Kyle Ramar Freeman lead a new music video from The Wiz, featuring the song 'Be A Lion'. The video also features Avery Wilson as The Scarecrow and Phil as The Tinman. The video features the official audio from the show's 2024 Broadway Cast Recording.

Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day'
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2024

Watch a video of the Broadway cast of The Wiz taking their final Broadway bows. The show's Instagram account shared a look at their final curtain call, including Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, and more taking their last bow. The Marquis Theatre will next be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow in 2025.

THE WIZ Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 18, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to The Wiz, which takes its final bow at the Marquis Theatre Theatre following 18 previews and 142 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which begins performances on March 28, 2025.

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!