The Wiz returning to Bway in 2023 after National Tour — Page 6

Wayne Brady has come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

"To me, pan means being able to be attracted to anyone who identifies as gay, straight, bi, transsexual or non-binary. Being able to be attracted across the board. And, I think, at least for me for right now, that is the proper place. I took pan to mean that not only can I be attracted to any of these people or types physically, but I could be attracted to the person that is there."

Dom P said: "I just really have to say I hope they don't s#$%w this up. So many people really love this show. To bring it on the road and into NY in anything less that tip top shape would really stink.

And I realize Entertainment is a business, but there is a right way and wrong way of doing

Updated On: 8/7/23 at 07:07 PM

In reality I think I’d like to see a production of The Wiz with the original score intact instead of songs getting cut and added as they have through the years with the movie, The Wiz Live and other revivals. But since this production is utilizing an updated book and new arrangements and orchestrations I’m doubtful this will be the revival of The Wiz I’ve been waiting for. But it’s part of my season subscription so I’m still planning to see it. At the very least I’m curious to see what they do with the design elements.

i hope the emerald city ballet has choreography similar to this: 

https://youtu.be/TXOwzaKuzDY

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Listening to an interview with Kandi Burruss this morning, and there is so much care and passion going into this production (and from all sides). She stressed that it was really important for her to get all the right people both onstage and off, and that they will be switching things up a little bit after the tour for the Broadway engagement. So here I am, with fifteen tabs open trying to schedule multiple stops/shows 😂"

Can we get Kandi for the tour?!

BroadwayNYC2 said: "Now I know we ain’t trusting Kandi Burruss for anything…"

…and why is that? 

Newcomer Nichelle Lewis cast as Dorothy

She sounds good!

Dorothy is a huge sing so the stamina will be a big test for a newcomer -- especially for the tour portion where she's constantly in a different place, in a different time, different people around her.

Voter said: "It looks like she has previous touring experience under her belt.... a smart choice!"

Yes, but playing a Dynamite in the non-Eq tour of Hairspray isn't the same as carrying this whole show. Hopefully she turns out to be more like Sutton Foster, less like Linedy Genao :)

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Voter said: "It looks like she has previous touring experience under her belt.... a smart choice!"

Yes, but playing a Dynamite in the non-Eq tour of Hairspray isn't the same as carrying this whole show. Hopefully she turns out to be more like Sutton Foster, less like Linedy Genao :)"

Doing a Non-Eq tour probably gave her MORE stamina. Those schedules are brutal. And there’s no need to put down other performers to make some sort of point. That’s just lame. Excited for Nichelle!

 

ACL2006 said: "why was Wayne Brady absent from their first rehearsal today?"

I dont believe he's doing the whole tour  select dates only.

Dom P said: "ACL2006 said: "why was Wayne Brady absent from their first rehearsal today?"

I dont believe he's doing the whole tour select dates only."

 

I see the dates now. Brady doesn't start the tour until Jan. 16.

The entire cast (including ensemble) can be found on their Instagram, @thewizbway - the principal cast is on their site, wizmusical.com