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 …

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…

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

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.

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, …

On the Yellow Carpet: The Wiz Returns to Broadway to Tell an 'Authentically Black' Story by Talaura Harms

Go inside opening night, where Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Common, Sherri Shepherd, and Ben Platt and Noah Galvin were in attendance.

Why ‘The Wiz’ Is Returning to Broadway Without Toto by Lexi Carson

“The Wiz” celebrated its return to Broadway on Wednesday night, but where was Toto? One of the most notable changes in the new revival, a re-imagining of “The Wizard of Oz” with a Bl…

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.

Video: Ease on Down the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ

Ready to ease on down the yellow carpet for opening night of The Wiz? In this video, Watch as BroadwayWorld takes you inside the big night with the cast and creative team or The Wiz on Broa…

The Wiz 2024 Revival Limited Edition Official Opening Night Playbill

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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…

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…

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!

The Wiz by Elyse Trevers

Adaptations are common in theater and often popular shows are revised and modified to reach different audiences. Shakespeare is a favorite source of material.“Hamlet” inspired “Fat Ham…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 18, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘The Wiz’ Reviews Are In, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Musical Announced, ‘Sally & Tom’ Reviews “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top thea…

The Broadway Review: A busy revival of ‘The Wiz’ still doles out verifiable fun by Ruthie Fierberg

Schele Williams beckons the Black theater staple back to Broadway for a directorially untethered but reliably good time.

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…

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.

‘The Wiz’ Review: A Black Classic Returns to Broadway by Maya Phillips

Almost 50 years after it debuted, this classic Black take on “The Wizard of Oz” tries to update its original formula.

The Wiz *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward August 17, 2024: There are a few bumps on the yellow brick road in the new revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theater, but this shiny new rendition of the Tony-winning 19…

The Wiz Review: Despite Stunning Performances, New Revival Eases Aimlessly Down the Road by Dan Rubins

A smarter, warmer, bolder revival of The Wiz remains tantalizingly out of reach. The post <em>The Wiz</em> Review: Despite Stunning Performances, New Revival Eases Aimlessly Down…

‘The Wiz’ Broadway review: We’re off to see the cheap national tour! by Johnny Oleksinski

Yes, “The Wiz” should ease on down the road — but with boundless creativity and awe.

The Wiz: Revival Doesn’t Ease Down the Road Easily by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Nichelle Lewis is Dorothy in Amber Ruffin's revamping of the audience favorite The post The Wiz: Revival Doesn’t Ease Down the Road Easily appeared first on New York Stage …

The Wiz: Not an Oz-Picious Revival by Bob Verini

★★☆☆☆ A revival's choices elicit more head-scratching than cheering The post The Wiz: Not an Oz-Picious Revival appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!

Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!

The Wiz Broadway Review by New York Theater

In “The Wiz,” the all-Black version of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” that debuted on Broadway in the 1970s,  Dorothy never sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” nor wore ruby red s…

‘The Wiz’ Review: In a New Broadway Revival, Dorothy and Friends Get Lost in a Hypercolor Whirligig by Gordon Cox

A flight of imagination born of the trippy 1970s, “The Wiz” can shoulder a lot of interpretation. Sidney Lumet’s shadowy film, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, sets the Black s…

THE WIZ Star Nichelle Lewis shares what taking her opening night Broadway debut means to her by Broadway.com

Wayne Brady walks yellow carpet at The Wiz Opening Night by bwaySHO

Wayne Brady & the company of The Wiz opening night by bwaySHO

Review: A Big, Empty Revival of The Wiz Lacks the Magic of Broadway