The Wiz Live! 2015 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
Three hours, with commercial breaks
Ages: 8+
Opened: December 3, 2015
Closing: December 03, 2015

The Wiz Live! - 2015 - New York History , Info & More

NBC embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition with a live television production of the groundbreaking Broadway show that brought the vivid world of Oz to life in a fresh, funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road.

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Lucie Jones, Carole Bufford, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Learn more about the performances and how to get tickets here!

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more.

Video: Meet the New Director/Activist/Author Extraordinaire of the Season- Schele Williams
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 6, 2024


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, and and why 2024 is her year.

SKELETON CREW Will Make UK Premiere, Replacing PRIMARY TRUST at Donmar Warehouse This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024


The Donmar Warehouse has added Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew to the programme for Michael Longhurst’s final season as Artistic Director.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Lead Washington, DC's March 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024


Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for March 2024 include The Lehman Trilogy and more.

Stars to Celebrate HISTORY OF BLACK BROADWAY: WOMEN'S EDITION at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024


Celebrate the history of Black Broadway through the eyes of Black women. Stars from & JULIET, THE LION KING, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and more pay tribute to legends like Lena Horne, Audra McDonald, and Diahann Carroll. Live and streaming.

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder. Learn more about the team here!

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

THE WIZ, MOULIN ROUGE!, and More Set For the Orpheum's 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


 The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway Season featuring eight shows. Learn more about the linup and find out how to get tickets here!

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

BACK TO THE FUTURE, & JULIET, and More Set for Truist Broadway at DPAC's 2024-2025 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The new season features eight productions, including Broadway musicals BACK TO THE FUTURE and & JULIET. 

Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents Richmond Premiere of SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


Virginia Repertory Theatre introduces a new work to the Richmond community with Satchmo at the Waldorf, running from March 1-April 7 at the November Theatre downtown.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

THEATRE ROCK LIVE! Comes to 54 Below in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Join in at 54 Below for Theatre Rock Live, a soaring tribute to Rock Musicals! Award-winning shows from Hair to Hamilton, Rent to Rocky Horror, Superstar and Tommy to Wicked and Rock of Ages, Jagged Little Pill to Jersey Boys have enraptured audiences on Broadway and with touring companies for decades.

New HADESTOWN Cast Members to Perform on TAMRON HALL This Friday
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2024


Jordan Fisher, Ani DiFranco, and the cast of Hadestown will be performing on Tamron Hall this Friday. DiFranco recently joined the Broadway cast of Hadestown as Persephone, alongside Lola Tung as Eurydice, earlier this month. Fisher joined as Orpheus later last year.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Who Benefits from the NYS Tax Cut for Broadway?
by Alex Freeman - Feb 20, 2024


Another theatre has announced their closure, with Cutting Ball in San Francisco becoming the latest to look at their financial situation and decide that there was no viable path forward. We’ll have more coverage here and in our marketing update about the things that are working for theatres that have found a way to thrive in the new normal.

NYS Theater Tax Credit: Who Benefits and How
by Cara Joy David - Feb 20, 2024


One thing that has been pivotal to theater’s return in New York City is the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, which is a New York State program, despite what the name might indicate. It was expanded to apply to both Broadway and off-Broadway. I can’t tell you how many producers have told me it was pivotal in getting their shows off the ground.

Andre De Shields, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024


Check out the lineup at 54 Below next week here!

Yelawolf Is Coming For 'Everything' In New Song
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024


Yelawolf releases new song and video titled 'Everything.' He comes out swinging and puts everyone on notice with an incisive and infectious flow. Produced by WLPWR [Wiz Khalifa, Eminem, Travis Barker], bass groans as the keys cycle in an ominous loop. Against this tense backdrop, Yelawolf clears the air and delivers his own state of the union.

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP II
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024


 Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 15 for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II, the return of its annual fundraising concert, Monday, April 15, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Review: MUSINGS THROUGH MUSIC is a Perfect Evening with Audra McDonald and Andy Einhorn at 92nd Street Y
by Ricky Pope - Feb 13, 2024


Audra McDonald is generally listed among the best voices to have ever graced a Broadway stage. She frequently teaches master classes where she passes along the discipline and seriousness of purpose that have made her one of America’s premiere performers.

Jacqueline Woodson's Stories to be Presented at BAMkids in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024


This March BAMkids will present two New York premiere productions, reimagining the beloved literary works of acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson. Learn more about the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

Wayne Brady to Host the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


This spring Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Schele Williams, Common, Amber Ruffin, Sharen Davis, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis and many other talents.

Marcus Paul James to Present LOVE LETTER at Joe's Pub This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


Join Marcus Paul James at Joe's Pub on February 16th for a soulful night of music and heartfelt lyrics in 'Love Letter.'

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2024


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Other Productions of The Wiz Live!

1975   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1976   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1978   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1980   Regional Revival
1984   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1984   West End London Revival
West End
1993   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   San Diego, CA (Regional) La Jolla Revival
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2015   New York NBC Live Television Production
New York
2018   St. Louis, MO (Regional) Muny Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

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