Was The Wiz on Broadway?

Was The Wiz on Broadway?

The Broadway production moved to The Broadway Theatre on May 25, 1977, and closed on January 28, 1979, after four years and 1,672 performances. Along with other musicals including Purlie (1971) and Raisin (1974), The Wiz was a breakthrough for Broadway, a large-scale big-budget musical featuring an all-black cast.

How many Tony Awards did the original Broadway production of The Wiz win?

seven Tony Awards
The 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Wiz has had revivals in New York, London, San Diego and the Netherlands, and a limited-run at Encores! in June 2009.

What was the original stage version of The Wiz released and where?

“The Wiz” opened at Broadway’s Majestic Theater on January 5, 1975. The 1,645-seat house wasn’t always packed.

Who was in the original cast of The Wiz on Broadway?

The Wiz Broadway Original Cast

• Cynthia Ashby. Performer.
• Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Munchkin. Field Mouse.
• Hinton Battle. Scarecrow.
• Lettie Battle. Poppy. Emerald City Citizen.
• Danny Beard. Royal Gatekeeper.
• Phillip Bond. Kalidah. Emerald City Citizen.
• Dee Dee Bridgewater. Glinda. Glinda.
• Leslie Butler. Emerald City Citizen.

Which came first The Wiz or Wizard of Oz?

The three most prominent for musical theatre fans are the 1939 MGM movie-musical “The Wizard of Oz,” the 1975 “super soul musical” The Wiz and the 2003 musical prequel to Baum’s novel, Wicked.

Was Diana Ross in The Wiz on Broadway?

Stephanie Mills, who starred in the Broadway production, was the top choice to play Dorothy in the movie before Diana Ross lobbied for the role.

How old was Diana Ross when she was in The Wiz?

33 years old
When Motown star Diana Ross asked Gordy if she could be cast as Dorothy, he declined, saying that Ross—then 33 years old—was too old for the role.

Who played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz on Broadway?

Notable Casts