Tuesday, April 30, 2024

‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘The Wiz’, ‘Water For Elephants’ Top $1M – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway’s busy, busy spring of new shows came to an end today with this morning’s Tony nominations announcement, and while the impact, if any, of the nominations won’t be felt at the …

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/28/24 - THE WIZ, CABARET & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/28/2024.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: ‘The Wiz’ Shut Out, Steve Carell and Michael Imperioli Overlooked, as ‘Stereophonic’ Becomes Most-Nomina by Gordon Cox

With the annual announcement of the Tony nominations comes the yearly list of snubs and surprises, as this season’s shows see their dreams realized — or their hopes dashed — and progno…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:31AM

Tony Awards Noms Snubs, Surprises: ‘Stereophonic’ for Best Score; ‘The Wiz,’ Steve Carell Shut Out by Caitlin Huston

Stereophonic became the most nominated play in Tony Awards history on Monday, scoring a surprisingly strong 13 nominations, including acting nods for almost the entire cast. Several other sh…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:23AM
Monday, April 29, 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024

This Week on Broadway for April 28, 2024: Stereophonic (and many others!) by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Stereophonic, Uncle Vanya, Suffs, The Wiz, Patriots, Mary Jane, and The Heart of Rock and Roll (Inspired by the Songs of Huey…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024

The Wiz by Sarah Downs

The Wiz has returned to Broadway, and boy is it fun - and boy is it exhausting.  Director Schele Williams has taken a "more is more" attitude to this classic show, with emphasis on bright c…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:01PM
Friday, April 26, 2024

2024 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round 3): ‘Uncle Vanya’ stars Steve Carell and William Jackson Harper face off as leads, ‘Mary Jane’ con by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the fourth and final time during the 2023-2024 Broadway season on April 26, to discuss eligibility of 12 productions for the 77th Annual Tony…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:02PM

Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for Suffs, Stereophonic, Illinoise and More by Darryn King

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 26 to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season. This was the fourth and final time the Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Broadway revival of ‘The Wiz’ will receive cast album by Michael Abourizk

The production opened in April at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

‘The Wiz’ Revival Announces Broadway Cast Recording by Matthew Herzog

Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, Avery Wilson as Scarecrow. Photo by Jeremy Daniel, (c) 2023.jpg Interscope Records and The Wiz …

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:23AM

The Wiz Will Release a 2024 Broadway Cast Recording by Hayley Levitt

The Wiz, now running at the Marquis Theatre, will release a 2024 Broadway Cast Recording on July 12 through Immersive/Interscope Records. The Broadway revival, directed by Schele Williams, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released This Summer

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Melanie La Barrie and Jon Jon Briones on the Challenges of Playing Hermes in Hadestown by TheaterMania

Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown is currently lighting up both sides of the Atlantic, enjoying a record-breaking run at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:12AM

Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, and The Wiz Cast Take Opening-Night Bows by TheaterMania

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Doroth…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:12AM
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Watch The Wiz's Tinman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, Sing 'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' by Broadway.com

Phillip Johnson Richardson goes on a quest for a heart eight times a week at the Marquis Theatre as The Wiz's beloved Tinman. The role marks Richardson's Broadway debut, and a star-making o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

THE WIZ's Phillip Johnson Richardson Performs "To Be Able to Feel (What Would I Do If I Could Feel)" by Broadway.com

Watch an exclusive performance of "To Be Able to Feel (What Would I Do If I Could Feel)" from THE WIZ's Tinman, Phillip Johnson Richardson. Get tickets to THE WIZ: https://www.broadway.com/…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:02AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Hear From Jessica Lange, Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Keys and More on THE BROADWAY SHOW by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:12PM

Jessica Lange Visits The Broadway Show; Plus, Suffs, The Wiz, Hell’s Kitchen and More Celebrate Broadway Openings by Broadway.com

Opening-night celebrations abound this week on The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. But amid all the carousing, we still found time to check in on old friends, peek inside Broadway’s glitz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Wiz Eases On Into Top 5 Highest Grossers by Logan Culwell-Block

The 1975 musical favorite has returned to Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, where a new revival opened April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

The Broadway Revival of The Wiz Welcomes a New Generation to Oz on Opening Night by Hayley Levitt

The Wiz—the beloved, Black retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—celebrated its official Broadway opening at the Marquis Theatre on April 17. Settling into their Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Ease on Down the Road to THE WIZ's Opening Night with Amber Ruffin, Deborah Cox and More by Broadway.com

Amber Ruffin, Deborah Cox, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Nichelle Lewis, Phillip Johnson Richardson and more welcome THE WIZ back to Broadway on opening night. Get tickets to THE WIZ: https://www.br…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:06PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/21/24 - THE WIZ, WICKED & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/21/2024.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Monday, April 22, 2024

Broadway: Cabaret, Hell’s Kitchen, Stereophonic, Suffs, The Wiz. Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Four musicals and a play that has a lot of original music in it, opened on Broadway this past week, and two plays opened Off Broadway. By the end of the day Thursday, which marks the officia…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:40AM
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Join the Stars of The Wiz, Back Home on Broadway, for a Rejoiceful Opening Night by Broadway.com

Everybody rejoice! After a whirlwind national tour, the revival of The Wiz, the all-Black retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, celebrated its opening night at the Marq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Wiz by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . . A brief (but incomplete) timeline: 1900: L. Frank Baum publishes his fantasy novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; 1903: a hit musical version of the …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:24PM
Friday, April 19, 2024

Nichelle Lewis (‘The Wiz’) on processing loss in order to feel ‘Home’ on Broadway [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“I think it’s just about discovering yourself and knowing that who you are is enough,” says Nichelle Lewis when summing up the major themes in “The Wiz.” The actress is making her …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before II by JK

 Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before: This week's game asks you to pick the one show each Broadway luminary below didn't work on. 1. Jason Robert Brown A. Broadway: The La…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM

The Wiz opening night curtain call & speech by bwaySHO

Join the company of The Wiz as they celebrate opening night on Broadway. Filmed & edited by @bwaySHO #thewiz #broadway #openingnight

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:27AM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Look Book: Opening Night of The Wiz Brought Emerald City Realness to Broadway by Meg Masseron

From ruby reds to glimmering greens, the evening was certainly an Oz-ian affair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Schele Williams (‘The Notebook’ and ‘The Wiz’) makes her historic Broadway directorial debut by telling stories ‘with authenticity and integ by Sam Eckmann

“I’ve been directing for 20 years, and to finally have this moment happen is just extraordinary,” confesses Schele Williams. While she has previously appeared on Broadway as an actor, …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:30PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards