Bring the whole family back to Oz for an Afro-twist on the classic American story, The Wizard of Oz. The Wiz has blown back into town after forty years, and it’s groovier than ever. Catch this whirlwind of a show September 9th-21st at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

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What is The Wiz?

The Wiz is an All-Black musical take on The Wizard of Oz that enraptured Broadway with its groundbreaking debut forty-nine years ago. In this retelling of the widely known 1939 film, Dorothy and her ragtag band of unlikely friends must make their way across the treacherous land of Oz to find the Wiz and fulfill their hearts’ desires while eluding the nasty witch, Evilene. The classic story is infused with a love for Black music history from gospel to rock to soul that pulls it into the world of the next generation. Famous songs like “Ease on Down the Road”, “He’s the Wizard” and “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News” pull from all over and come together to create a show full of tunes that will make you want to stand up and dance.

Lead Dana Cimone, Glinda actress Sheherazade, and Aunt Em/Evilene actress Kyla Jade make their national tour debuts, and they are accompanied by a seasoned cast including Alan Mingo Jr, returning to his role as the Wiz. This design team worked on many other famous and highly acclaimed Black projects such as scenic designer Hannah Beachler (Black Panther, Beyoncé’s Black is King and Lemonade), costume designer Sharen Davis (Ray, Dreamgirls), lighting designer Ryan J. O’Gara (Thoughts of a Colored Man), video and projection design by Daniel Brodie (Motown the Musical), wig design by Charles LaPointe (MJ the Musical) and make-up design by Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche (The Piano Lesson). This all-star cast and crew have come together to create a spectacle like few others. 

Everyone, rejoice! Tickets are available for The Wiz now from September 9th through 21st at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Get yours now!

What?

The Wiz

When?

September 9th - 21st

Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, 1 intermission

Where?

The Music Hall at Fair Park

Tickets

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