The Wiz at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center

Adapted from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Book by William F. Brown, music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, The Wiz tells the story of Dorothy and the adventures of Oz through a modern lens. It is mysterious, opulent, and fanciful set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, hip hop, soul, and contemporary music. Director: Jacqueline Thompson, Assistant Professor Acting/Directing.

Authors

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

Tony Awards and Nominations for The Wiz