The Wiz” is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a national tour bursting with vivid color and unabashed joy.

(Left to right) Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, Avery Wilson as Scarecrow. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel for "The Wiz") Director Schele Williams ...

He knew the Broadway show that reinvented “The Wizard of Oz” with Black characters. He knew the iconic 1978 movie adaptation from repeated viewings as a kid. But Mingo, Jr. didn’t know director Schele ...

Stephanie Mills and Diana Ross both sang “Home” and now Cynthia Erivo joins them in honor of “The Wiz” on “Wicked’s” big night at the 2025 Academy Awards. Tonight, Cynthia Erivo helped kick off the ...

Stephanie Mills originated the role of Dorothy in 'The Wiz' Broadway musical Hulton Archive/Getty Images/Arturo Holmes/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Stephanie Mills ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Discussing the reaction to The Wiz's original production, Mills says: "Even the ...

Aggies learned iconic choreography from The Wiz and showed off their Oz-worthy moves. See how students followed the Yellow Brick Road to improve their Broadway skills.

Check out what movies you can watch this weekend on broadcast and cable stations. And think for a moment how life has changed. Or not. The holidays are times for friends and family as a collection of ...

Tonight, Cynthia Erivo helped kick off the Oscars by paying homage to The Wiz, singing Stephanie Mills’ 1974 hit “Home.” Wearing a stunning white dress with purple accents, her signature pointy nails ...