Saturday, June 3, 2023

More Theater News by Sandi Durell

Broadway Studio Tours – Fat Ham Extends – Casting for The Wiz – Todd Haimes Theatre – Days of Wine & Roses Extends – Sesame Street the Musical Returns – Alicia Keys Musical H…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:30AM

Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Announces Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow by Billy McEntee

The cast will include Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow. The post Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Announces Lion, …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:02AM
Friday, June 2, 2023

Broadway-Aimed Tour of The Wiz Announces Preliminary Casting by Caitlin Hornik

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz. The trio of stars announced includes Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 2, 2023 by Ashley Steves

“Doubt” And “Prayer For The French Republic” Set Broadway Bows, “Harmony” And “The Wiz” Cast Additions, The Public Announces 2023–24 Season “Today on Broadway” is a dai…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Broadway-aimed tour of ‘The Wiz’ announces preliminary casting by Caitlin Hornik

The production will travel the country before landing on Broadway in 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 07:19PM

Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson & Avery Wilson Join THE WIZ Cast

Casting has been revealed for the beloved roles of the Lion, Tinman and Scarecrow in the all-new production of The Wiz, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024. Learn how to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Broadway-Bound The Wiz Finds Its Lion, Tinman, and Scarecrow by Logan Culwell-Block

A Strange Loop's Kyle Ramar Freeman will "Be a Lion" in Schele Williams' new production of the '70s musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Finds Its Lion, Tinman And Scarecrow by Greg Evans

The Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, which will launch a national tour in Baltimore this fall, has cast Kyle Ramar Freeman (A Strange Loop) as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson (Apple+�…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:26AM

THE WIZ Pre-Broadway Tour Announces Casting for Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow

The pre-Broadway national tour of The Wiz has found its Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow! The tour will commence in Baltimore before heading across the country, and eventually hitting Broadway i…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:16AM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Stephanie Mills Pens Letter to Halle Bailey After THE LITTLE MERMAID Backlash

Stephanie Mills has penned an open letter to Halle Bailey, likening the negativity she received during The Wiz to what Bailey is currently facing after starring in Disney's new The Little Me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker join ‘The Wiz’ producing team by Ruthie Fierberg

“The Wiz” revival will begin on Broadway in spring 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:08PM

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team

Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Join Producing Team for Broadway-Bound The Wiz Touring Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Schele Williams is directing the new production of the Charlie Smalls musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join Producing Team Of Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Revival by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and husband/entrepreneur Todd Tucker have joined the producing for the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, Deadline has learned. In a …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Listen: Hear Brandi Carlile Cover 'Home' From THE WIZ For TED LASSO

Brandi Carlile has released her rendition of “Home” from The Wiz. The new song is the latest studio work from Carlile, whose recent producer projects include Shucked writer Brandy Clark�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM
Friday, May 12, 2023

PBS’S “GREAT PERFORMANCES” GREAT EVENING OF BROADWAY by Ron Fassler

Sutton Foster (center) hosts PBS’s “Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best.”May 12, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Premiering tonight on PBS …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 09:27AM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

THE LITTLE REVUE THAT COULD: “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” by Ron Fassler

May 9, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Forty-five years ago tonight, the musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ opened at the Longacre Theatre. Based on music made famous by …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:16AM
Monday, May 8, 2023

THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More

The complete coast-to-coast tour route for the all-new production of The Wiz has been announced, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Broadway-Bound The Wiz National Tour Reveals Full Route by Logan Culwell-Block

See if the Charlie Smalls revival is coming to a theatre near you before its return to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

BroadwaySF's 2023–2024 Season of 6 Spectacular Broadway Musicals by Broadwaysf

The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres: THE WIZ, MJ, FUNNY GIRL, COMPANY, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:43PM

Girl From The North Country | US Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from July 30–August 18, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Or…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:43PM

Mrs. Doubtfire | Broadway Montage by Broadwaysf

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from July 2–28, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:43PM

Company | North American Tour Trailer by Broadwaysf

COMPANY is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from June 5–29, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:43PM

The Wiz | Meet the Creative Team by Broadwaysf

THE WIZ is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from January 16–February 11, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golde…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:42PM

"Beat It" | MJ by Broadwaysf

MJ is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 30–February 25, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:42PM

BroadwaySF Announces the 2023-2024 Season by Matthew Herzog

Buyi Zama as Rafiki in Disney’s THE LION KING. Photo Deen van Meer. BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, today announces six Broadway musicals coming to the Orpheum and Golden…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 02:15PM

With ‘MJ’ and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ BroadwaySF’s 2024 season courts controversy by Lily Janiak

Other highlights at the Orpheum and Golden Gate theatres include “Company” and “The Wiz.”

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 01:55PM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Video: Stephanie Mills & Jennifer Hudson Sing 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Stephanie Mills appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, performing “Home” with Hudson and 'Be A Lion' from The Wiz. Stephanie Mills originated the role of Dorothy in the original 1975 Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Sistas Star Brian Jordan Jr. Will Direct and Choreograph The Wiz at Atlanta's True Colors Theatre Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The production will be the final major regional production before another staging of the "super soul" musical embarks on a Broadway-bound national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

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