The Wiz
Broadway
Musical
Original
The Wiz
Broadway
Musical
Original
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Broadway Theatre
Theatres
Broadway Theatre (May 25, 1977 - Jan 28, 1979)
Majestic Theatre (Jan 5, 1975 - May 25, 1977)
- 1445 Broadway (W. 41st St.), New York, NY
SYNOPSIS: Kansas farm girl Dorothy is transported in a tornado to the magical land of Oz in this musical retelling of The Wizard of Oz that features an all-black cast, a score by Charlie Smalls and a book with an updated urban sensibility by William F. Brown.
- Music: Charlie Smalls
- Book: William F. Brown
- Lyrics: Charlie Smalls
People (256)
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Dorothy
(Original)
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Tinman
(Original)
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Lion
(Original)
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Scarecrow
(Original)
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Addaperle
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by
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"Everybody Rejoice" music and lyrics by
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"Emerald City Ballet (Pssst)" musicDance Arrangements
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Choreography | Winner | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Music and Lyrics | Winner | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 1975 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1975 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
| 1975 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1975 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1975 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1975 | Best Original Score | Winner | |
| 1975 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1975 | Musical | Winner |
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Shows That Opened That Season: 1974-1975
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