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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!

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. 

Join standup comedian, voice artist and author Joey Camen for the world-premiere of his new seriocomic play, Laughing Through the Pain: My Journey from Detroit to Hollywood Standup Comedy and Beyond.

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.

The Living Legends Foundation announced Ed Eckstine as the 2024 Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The awards dinner and gala will be held on October 4, 2024, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

BET+ and Starbound Studios, under the helm of producer Joseph Nasser, have wrapped production on the BET+ Original film 'Brewster's Millions: Christmas. “Brewster’s Millions,” the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, inspired this project that promises to capture the true spirit of the holiday season and deliver heartwarming entertainment for audiences of all ages.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the new documentary about Gene Wilder, screening at Park Theatre on June 7. Explore the life and legacy of the beloved actor in this insightful film.

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.

Netflix has released a trailer for the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Kevin Hart, which will premiere on Netflix on May 11th during Netflix is a Joke Fest. The ceremony, which was filmed at the Kennedy Center on March 24th, featured a star-studded list of talent including Dave Burd AKA “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, J.B. Smoove, Robin Thicke and more. 

For decades, the multiple award-winning storyteller, humorist, playwright, and bestselling author, Dylan Brody, has honed his unique voice, blending insightful observations with sharp wit and a touch of the absurd to earn him a devoted following and the respect of comedic legends including the late Robin Williams and George Carlin.

MUSE/IQUE’s next show in their 2024 season, themed Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope, is Really Big Show: How Ed Sullivan Changed America Every Sunday Night.

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, and more.

Catch the laughter at the Comedy Cellar at Rio Hotel & Casino in March 2024 with performances by Orlando Leyba, Matt Kirshen, and Harrison Greenbaum.

THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.