Wednesday, July 24, 2024

9 TO 5 Gets Workin' on Broadway in 2009 by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: After premiering in Los Angeles in 2008, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 opened on Broadway on April 30, 2009 at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the 1980 film of the same…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:02PM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Photos: The Wiz Broadway Revival Celebrates 100 Performances by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The production opened April 17 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

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.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

#LegacyRobe - The Wiz by Actors' Equity Association

The Broadway Opening Night Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Judith Franklin for The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre on April 17, 2024.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:23PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Bring Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years to Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will lead the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, opening in spring 2025 at a theater to be announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:48AM
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Alan Mingo Jr. Whizzes Back to The Wiz on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Alan Mingo Jr. will reprise his title performance in The Wiz, joining the featured Broadway cast at the Marquis Theatre on June 13. He replaces Wayne Brady, who played his final performanc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards – A Shining Night by Sandi Durell

Len Cariou received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement; A.J. Shively the Dorothy. Loudon Award for his role in Irish Rep’s Philadelphia, Here I Come; Journalist, Critic, Column…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:27PM

Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big ni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Gloria & Emilio Estefan Are On Their Feet on the Opening Night Red Carpet! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: ON YOUR FEET!, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, nineteen-ti…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42PM

What's the Greatest Gloria Estefan Song? The ON YOUR FEET! Red Carpet Guests Weigh In! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: ON YOUR FEET!, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, nineteen-…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42PM

ON YOUR FEET! Cast Congas All Night Long at the Opening After Party! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: ON YOUR FEET!, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, nineteen-ti…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42PM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Stephanie Mills, Original Dorothy in The Wiz, to Join Broadway's Hadestown as Hermes by Hayley Levitt

Stephanie Mills, best known for her performance as Dorothy in the original 1975 production of The Wiz, will return to Broadway as Hermes in the Tony-winning musical Hadestown. She replac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

Alan Mingo Jr. to Replace Wayne Brady in the Title Role in The Wiz on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Alan Mingo Jr. will reprise his title performance in The Wiz, joining the featured Broadway cast at the Marquis Theatre on June 13. He replaces Wayne Brady, who plays his final performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Performs 'Ease On Down the Road' and 'He's the Wiz' on Today by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival at the Marquis Theatre closed out the morning show's Broadway Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role

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 pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Productio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM
Friday, April 26, 2024

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 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

Broadway's Wiz Revival Is Getting a Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Nichelle Williams, Debra Cox, and Wayne Brady lead the company at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
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
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
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
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
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Ease On Down the Road With This Video Montage From The Wiz on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival opened at the Marquis Theatre April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Photos: THE WIZ Cast and Creative Team Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night

The talk of the town last night was The Wiz, which officially opened at the Marquis Theatre following months touring the country. The cast and creative team walked the red yellow carpet befo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway

The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and De…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Photos: The Cast of THE WIZ Takes Their Opening Night Bows

The Wiz officially opened on Broadway last night at the Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

THE WIZ Makes It Way Back Home To Broadway — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of The Wiz now in performance at the Marriott Marquis Theatre in New York City. Starring Wayne Brady, Nichelle Lewis and Deborah Cox, the musical which was adapte…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:45PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About The Wiz Broadway Revival by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

The production opened April 17 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36PM

The Wiz Revival Makes Broadway Home, Opening April 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, and newcomer Nichelle Lewis lead the cast at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

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