“An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!"
Chicago Sun Times
The Tony® Award
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winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
This groundbreaking twist onThe Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
Please note: This production uses haze, smoke and flashing lights.
This show is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted.
Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, Avery Wilson as Scarecrow. Photo by Jeremy Daniel, (c) 2023
The Bushnell Broadway Series is sponsored by Travelers and Webster Bank.
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Accessibility
The Sunday, March 16 at 6:30pm performance of THE WIZ will be American Sign Language interpreted and audio described.
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