Thursday, November 30, 2023

Review: Promising new ‘The Wiz’ at Cadillac Palace has moments where it strays off the road by Chris Jones

Few titles command the affection of “The Wiz,” and the show’s most fabulous songs, including “Ease On Down the Road,” have been sung now for close to 50 years.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:04PM

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen (Samuel Barnett) | 2023 London Trailer by Official London Theatre

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe sensation runs at the Bush until 23 December 2023. Winner of both a Scotsman Fringe First and The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:20AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Company in 35 Seconds 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 12:46PM
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The Wiz at the Peace Center by Edwin Arnaudin

Beyond stunning production design and a few big performances, newcomers may wonder why this musical is considered a classic.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 06:18PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and THE WIZ Selected For J.P. Morgan's 2024 Nextlist

J.P. Morgan has unveiled its annual lineup of “what's next” in exceptional experiences and captivating reads featuring its first-ever rival musical recommendations. Included in the list …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM
Monday, November 20, 2023

Witch Way: Chicagoan Melody Betts Eases Down the Roads of “The Wiz” by Dennis Polkow

“The training is what helps me to sustain and maintain the instrument,” says Betts, referring to her foundation as an operatic soprano. "…I will be maintaining what I’ve learned trai…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

James T. Lane Will Return to Chicago in a New Role by Broadway.com

Chicago is about to welcome a new Mr. Cellophane. James T. Lane will return to the musical in the role of mild-mannered Amos Hart (a.k.a Mr. Cellophane) from November 21, taking over the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Friday, November 10, 2023

Watch JaQuel Knight, Choreographer to the Stars, Rehearse the “Mind-Blowing” Moves of The Wiz by Darryn King

JaQuel Knight has choreographed some of the biggest names in entertainment. But getting to make his Broadway choreographic debut with The Wiz, he says, is “the biggest moment” in an alre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

THEATER PREVIEWS by Sandi Durell

The Wiz Broadway – Corruption/LCT – EnoughVO5 for the Universe – NYU Skirball Season – Target Margin Theater . . . . THE WHITE BLACKS, celebrated playwright and director Melanie Mar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:30PM

The Broadway Show: JaQuel Knight on Choreographing THE WIZ by Broadway.com

THE WIZ is on the yellow brick road to Broadway! Watch as Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek sits down with choreographer JaQuel Knight. Get tickets to THE WIZ: https://www.broadway…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:18PM

Tickets Are Now on Sale For The Wiz on Broadway by Darryn King

It’s time to ease on down to the box office: Tickets are now on sale for The Wiz. The new production of the Tony Award-winning 1975 musical will begin previews on March 29, 2024 with an o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Broadway-Bound THE WIZ; Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The Wiz, set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Check…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal: 11/11/23 - LaChanze, Tituss Burgess, Danny DeVito and More by Broadway.com

Before THE BROADWAY SHOW WITH TAMSEN FADAL airs nationwide this weekend, we're inviting you to join in the episode's YouTube premiere at 5pm ET on Wednesday, November 8! Hosted by Emmy winne…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

Are THE WIZ's Backdrops AI Generated? And What is Scenography?

It is a rare week when two topics related to set design interest me. But that is what happened last week. The first topic involves social media and AI. The weekend before last, people kept s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

RENT in Concert | Symphonic Worldwide Premiere | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Measure your life in love with the iconic music of RENT! The National Symphony Orchestra presented the world symphonic premiere of the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical. Hits like “Seaso…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:02PM

Broadway Games: The 2023-2024 Season Musicals (To Date) by JK

Broadway Games: The 2023-2024 Season Musicals (To Date...)  Broadway hasn't seen this busy a musical season in many years. As of today, the 2023-2024 season will have seen 13 new musicals …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Watch: The Wiz Star Nichelle Lewis Sings 'Wonder, Wonder Why' by Logan Culwell-Block

Currently starring as Dorothy in the pre-Broadway tour, Lewis sings one of the production's most unique song list additions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Watch THE WIZ's Dorothy, Nichelle Lewis, Sing 'Wonder, Wonder Why'

Get a first listen to Nichelle Lewis, who stars as Dorohy in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, performing “Wonder Wonder Why” from the iconic musical. Lewis performed the song on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Girl From the North Country | North American Tour 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 01:56PM

Video/Photos: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Ease on Down the Road' For Tamron Hall's Halloween Episode

The upcoming Broadway cast of The Wiz took the Tam Fam on a journey to Oz on the “Tamron Hall” Hall-O-Ween extravaganza! Check out photos and watch a video of their performance with Kyle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Sings 'Believe in Yourself' from The Wiz on Tamron Hall by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

Cox is both co-producing and starring as Glinda in the Broadway-bound touring revival of the musical, which launched September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Sings 'Believe in Yourself' from The Wiz by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

Cox is both co-producing and starring as Glinda in the Broadway-bound touring revival of the musical, which launched September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Video: Deborah Cox Performs 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on TAMRON HALL

Deborah Cox appeared on Tamron Hall to perform 'Believe In Yourself' from The Wiz, as part of Tamron Hall’s Hall-O-Ween Extravaganza. Check out the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Company | North American Tour Preview 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 02:12PM

Mrs. Doubtfire | North American Tour Preview 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 01:52PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

BROADWAY UPDATE by Barry Gordin

The Who’s Tommy; Our Town By: David Sheward October 28, 2023: The reimagined revival of The Who's Tommy which had a hit run at Chicago's Goodman Theater this past summer will join othe…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:51AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

A busy, Broadway-bound ‘Wiz’ doesn’t quite ease on down the road by Peter Marks

A revival of 1975’s “The Wiz” stops at D.C.’s National Theatre for the week, before a planned Broadway run this spring.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:19PM

'The Wiz' national tour stopping by Benedum Center on yellow brick road to Broadway by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Wiz” is the second show in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2023-24 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:30AM
Monday, October 23, 2023

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal: 10/21/23 - Elijah Rhea Johnson, Casey Cott and More by Broadway.com

Be on the lookout for The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater news program, on your local TV station. Featured this week: - Hit the red carpet for the Broadway op…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:49AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

How a Beyoncé dancemaker ended up on the Yellow Brick Road by Celia Wren

JaQuel Knight was recruited to choreograph a revival of “The Wiz,” now on tour and bound for Broadway in 2024.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:25AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Hear From Elijah Rhea Johnson, Casey Cott and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:49PM

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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
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