Charlie Smalls
Latest News on Charlie Smalls:
Tony-Winning THE WIZ To Be Presented at The Stranahan Theatre (Apr 30, 2026)
Review: THE WIZ at The National Theatre (Apr 9, 2026)
Interview: Theatre Life with Phoenix Assata LaFreniere (Apr 8, 2026)
Tony-Winning THE WIZ To Be Presented at The Stranahan Theatre (Apr 30, 2026)
Review: THE WIZ at The National Theatre (Apr 9, 2026)
Interview: Theatre Life with Phoenix Assata LaFreniere (Apr 8, 2026)
Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics
Charlie Smalls, The Wiz
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Charlie Smalls, The Wiz
Videos
Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day'
by Michael Major - 2024-08-19 10:44:21
Video: Brady, Williams, & More Discuss THE WIZ on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-07 11:38:58
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 10:27:10
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZ on Broadway Ahead of its First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-28 08:18:51
Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-05 05:53:40
Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK
by Michael Major - 2024-02-26 12:55:23
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ's Impact and Wanting to Pay It Back
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 07:37:40
Video: Amber Ruffin, Wayne Brady, and Brian Moreland Talk Updating THE WIZ, The Musical's Impact, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-20 09:24:17
Video: Watch THE WIZ's Dorothy, Nichelle Lewis, Sing 'Wonder, Wonder Why'
by Michael Major - 2023-11-01 16:08:23
Video: Deborah Cox Performs 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on TAMRON HALL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-31 09:25:56
Video: Deborah Cox Unveils Her THE WIZ Costume Sketch on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 14:17:35
THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-08 11:49:25
Video: THE WIZ Celebrates 48th Anniversary- Watch Original Stars Reunite!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-01-05 11:47:22
Celebrating Black History Month: Encores! Eases On Down the Road with THE WIZ in 2009
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-14 16:01:00
News
Tony-Winning THE WIZ To Be Presented at The Stranahan Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE WIZ, a soul, gospel, and funk-infused twist on The Wizard of Oz, will play The Stranahan as part of its touring run.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE WIZ, a soul, gospel, and funk-infused twist on The Wizard of Oz, will play The Stranahan as part of its touring run.
Review: THE WIZ at The National Theatre
by Itai Yasur - Apr 9, 2026
A tremendous cast breathes new life into this Broadway classic. See what our critic had to say.
by Itai Yasur - Apr 9, 2026
A tremendous cast breathes new life into this Broadway classic. See what our critic had to say.
Interview: Theatre Life with Phoenix Assata LaFreniere
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 8, 2026
Today’s subject Phoenix Assata LaFreniere is currently living her theatre life on tour playing Dorothy in The Wiz. The show is currently in town at the National Theatre through April 12th.
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 8, 2026
Today’s subject Phoenix Assata LaFreniere is currently living her theatre life on tour playing Dorothy in The Wiz. The show is currently in town at the National Theatre through April 12th.
MUSE/IQUE Will Bring BACK TO OZ to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present BACK TO OZ, tracing Oz from the 1939 MGM film to THE WIZ to WICKED, at the Mark Taper Forum in April 2026, led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present BACK TO OZ, tracing Oz from the 1939 MGM film to THE WIZ to WICKED, at the Mark Taper Forum in April 2026, led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby.
Review: I'M HERE: BLACK BROADWAY at Signature Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 23, 2026
Besides being the premiere theatre for musicals in the DMV, Signature Theatre also has a highly successful cabaret series. For many years the series has highlighted all genres of music featuring top flight talent.
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 23, 2026
Besides being the premiere theatre for musicals in the DMV, Signature Theatre also has a highly successful cabaret series. For many years the series has highlighted all genres of music featuring top flight talent.
Review: THE WIZ at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Feb 4, 2026
For years, I'd written off THE WIZ. My only prior experience with the show had been a disappointing production that left me confused about why the original had swept the Tony Awards in 1975, winning Best Musical and Best Original Score among other honors.
by Krista Garver - Feb 4, 2026
For years, I'd written off THE WIZ. My only prior experience with the show had been a disappointing production that left me confused about why the original had swept the Tony Awards in 1975, winning Best Musical and Best Original Score among other honors.
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. The national tour includes Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade, D. Jerome, Cal Mitchell, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. The national tour includes Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade, D. Jerome, Cal Mitchell, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis.
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2026
If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2026
If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming To Seattle's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
Review: THE WIZ at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Jan 8, 2026
THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
by Zach Wetzel - Jan 8, 2026
THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025
THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. The musical features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025
THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. The musical features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others).
Review: THE WIZ at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Nov 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Short North Stage?
by Paul Batterson - Nov 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Short North Stage?
Tickets For THE WIZ Go On Sale Tomorrow At The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Tickets for the Milwaukee engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale November 14 at 10 a.m. ahead of the production’s one-week run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24–29, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Tickets for the Milwaukee engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale November 14 at 10 a.m. ahead of the production’s one-week run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24–29, 2026.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
New Short Film Celebrates 50 Years of THE WIZ with Original Stars Dee Dee Bridgewater and Joni Palmer
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Fifty years after The Wiz premiered on Broadway, a new short film is revisiting the landmark musical through the voices of two of its original cast members: Director Samira Fuller-Farquhar’s If You Believe.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Fifty years after The Wiz premiered on Broadway, a new short film is revisiting the landmark musical through the voices of two of its original cast members: Director Samira Fuller-Farquhar’s If You Believe.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The Wiz will be at Wharton Center. This twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The Wiz will be at Wharton Center. This twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: THE WIZ AT THE SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Sep 21, 2025
The Wiz premiered on Broadway 50 years ago, but you would never guess that the show is that old by watching the current production at the Springer Opera House. The energetic cast and wondrous visuals breathe fresh life into the play and make The Wiz compelling from start to finish.
by Russell Warne - Sep 21, 2025
The Wiz premiered on Broadway 50 years ago, but you would never guess that the show is that old by watching the current production at the Springer Opera House. The energetic cast and wondrous visuals breathe fresh life into the play and make The Wiz compelling from start to finish.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Charlie Smalls written?
Charlie Smalls has written 1 shows including The Wiz (Composer).
What awards has Charlie Smalls been nominated for?
Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wiz and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Wiz.
What awards has Charlie Smalls won?
Charlie Smalls won the Outstanding Music & Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Wiz. He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for The Wiz.
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