AN ORIGINAL STAGING BY THE 5TH!
Feel the power of love overflowing at this dazzling reimagining of The Wizard of Oz! With a soaring soul, R&B, and gospel score featuring hit songs “Brand New Day,” “Ease on Down the Road,” and “Home,” this fun, fresh 5th Avenue Theatre production is a hit the whole family will enjoy.
When Dorothy finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz, she sets out to seek the aid of the mysterious Wiz, forging powerful new friendships with a Scarecrow, a Tinman, and a Lion along her way down the yellow brick road. But when she battles the devious Evillene to save her new friends, she learns that no matter where you’re from, home isn’t really where you live; it’s who you love.
Winner of seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, The Wiz is an effervescent explosion of music, dance, magic, and delight. Don’t miss this 5th Avenue Theatre original staging!
Meet Dorthy and her friends!
KATAKA CORN as Dorothy, PHILLIP ATTMORE as Tin Man, NEHEMIAH HOOKS as Scarecrow, and NATHANIEL TENENBAUM as Lion.
Book by WILLIAM F. BROWN
Music and Lyrics by CHARLIE SMALLS
From the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. FRANK BAUM
Directed and Choreographed by
KELLI FOSTER WARDER
