Friday, March 15, 2024

Variety Review: "The Notebook" Musical on Broadway by Frank Rizzo

Musical theater can be a sucker for a romantic tale, whether it’s about obsessive devotion, idealized passion, or lost loves. “The Notebook,” based on Nicholas Sparks‘ bestselling, 1…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 08:20AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Broadway Dims Marquees for 3-Time Tony Winner Hinton Battle March 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Known for creating the role of the Scarecrow in the original company of The Wiz, Mr. Battle died January 30 at the age of 67.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Preacher's Wife, New Musical by Tituss Burgess starring Amber Riley, to Premiere in Atlanta by Darryn King

The Preacher’s Wife, a new musical with music and lyrics by actor, singer and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess, and starring Amber Riley (TV’s Glee, The Wiz Live!), is set t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Suffs, The Who's Tommy, The Wiz, MJ and More Headline The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is marching, moonwalking and pinballing all over the Theater District this week. Get previews of upcoming musicals along with looks back at the stars who …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Video: Meet the New Director/Activist/Author Extraordinaire of the Season- Schele Williams

Schele Williams is having an awesome year... for more than one reason. In this video, watch as the director chats with Richard about both of her Broadway projects, The Notebook and The Wiz, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

Meet the Casts of THE WHO'S TOMMY and SUFFS 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 10:36AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Video Interview with Director Schele Williams by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Heyman . . . . Director, Schele Williams, is making her Broadway debut this spring in not one, but two, musicals. First up, Williams is bringing the stage musical adaptation of T…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:08AM

Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently emba…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53AM
Monday, March 4, 2024

THE WIZ Concludes Pre-Broadway National Tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The pre-Broadway National Tour of THE WIZ concluded its run with a sold-out three week stop at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the show and see when it's coming t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Denver Center Broadway announces full lineup for 2024-205 season by Osc Staff Report

Shows include 'Kimberly Akimbo,' 'Back to the Future,' 'The Wiz,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Funny Girl' and more The post Denver Center Broadway announces full lineup for 2024-205 season appeared first…

SOURCE: onstagecolorado.com at 12:35PM
Saturday, March 2, 2024

All Broadway Theaters Will Now Dim Their Lights in Honor of Hinton Battle by Hayley Levitt

All Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights on March 12 at 6:45pm in memory of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle, who passed away on January 30 at the age of 67. It was prev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:36PM

Update: All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Marquees for Hinton Battle Following Outcry by Logan Culwell-Block

The late three-time Tony winner made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM
Friday, March 1, 2024

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights in Honor of Three-Time Tony Winner Hinton Battle by Darryn King

Select Broadway theaters will dim their lights to honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor, dancer and choreographer Hinton Battle. The lights of the Shubert, Marquis, St. James, New Amster…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Date Picked for Hinton Battle Partial Broadway Light Dimming Ceremony by Logan Culwell-Block

A select group of Broadway theatres will honor the late three-time Tony winner who made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, February 26, 2024

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK

As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM
Saturday, February 24, 2024

Reviving ‘The Wiz’ Through ‘the Blackest of Black Lenses’ by Naveen Kumar

The beloved 1975 musical returns to Broadway this spring, with nods to Black culture like second-line parades and Underground Railroad quilts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AM
Thursday, February 22, 2024

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights for Hinton Battle by Logan Culwell-Block

The late three-time Tony winner made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

André De Shields Looks Back on 50 Years of The Wiz, Haarlem Nocturne, and Looking Fabulous by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hadestown star and Tony winner is performing at 54 Below through February 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

The Broadway Show Spring Preview: Wayne Brady of THE WIZ by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek meets up with THE WIZ star Wayne Brady in Los Angeles before the revival eases on down the road to the Great Bright Way. Get tickets to THE WIZ: h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:12PM

Black History Month Spotlight: The Wiz and The Notebook Director Schele Williams by Hayley Levitt

Throughout the month of February, The Broadway Show is celebrating some of the theater industry’s most influential Black artists. This week, the spotlight is on director Schele Williams. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Spring Preview: Wayne Brady Will Use Your Love for Him Against You in The Wiz by Darryn King

Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Wayne Brady fell in love with Golden-Age movie musical fare along the lines of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Oklahoma! and Singin’ in the Rain. “My gra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

The Broadway Show: Honoring Schele Williams This Black History Month by Broadway.com

This week, The Broadway Show spotlights THE WIZ and THE NOTEBOOK director Schele Williams in honor of Black History Month.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:02PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Look Ahead with The Broadway Show's 2024 Spring Preview! 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 05:32PM

It’s Spring Preview Week on The Broadway Show! Catch Stars of The Outsiders, The Wiz, Water for Elephants & More by Broadway.com

Spring is just around the corner and so are the 18 new Broadway shows raring to heat up New York City’s biggest stages. From the teenage battlegrounds of Oklahoma, to the magical land of O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM
Friday, February 16, 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Video: Schele Williams Talks Directing THE NOTEBOOK and THE WIZ

Schele Williams, who is currently making her Broadway directorial debut with The Notebook, and will later bring The Wiz to Broadway, recently chatted with PIX11 to discuss the two musicals, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM

2024 Broadway musicals: Spring season preview includes ‘Cabaret,’ ‘The Wiz’ and the songs of Alicia Keys by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are 12 productions of musicals (nine new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of them contend…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Which The Wiz song does Amber Ruffin choose? by Broadwaysf

Which THE WIZ song do you choose: ✨ "Everybody Rejoice" or "Ease On Down The Road"? ✨ "Home" or "Believe in Yourself? Find out what Amber Ruffin, Brian Moreland & Wayne Brady pick and d…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:58PM

Wayne Brady on the impact of The Wiz by Broadwaysf

"It's not just a moment. It's a movement." Wayne Brady references Lin-Manuel Miranda when talking about the impact of this production of THE WIZ on Broadway. The Tony® Award-winning Best M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:28PM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Broadway Show: Joseph Joubert Performs From THE WIZ by Broadway.com

THE WIZ arranger and orchestrator Joseph Joubert takes to the piano to play a bit of Charlie Smalls' iconic score. Get tickets to THE WIZ: https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:42PM

Orchestrator Joseph Joubert Is the Man Deciding What The Wiz Sounds Like in the 21st Century by Hayley Levitt

“I can do a little taste of something from the show,” Joseph Joubert tells Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek after chatting about The Wiz for The Broadway Show. Joubert, arrange…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

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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