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The Wiz returning to Bway in 2023 after National Tour
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
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Posted: 8/7/23 at 6:54pm
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."
Leading Actor Joined: 7/22/23
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Posted: 8/7/23 at 7:04pm
I just really have to say I hope they don't s#$%w this up. So many people really love this show. To bring it on the road and into NY in anything less that tip top shape would really stink.
Leading Actor Joined: 7/22/23
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Posted: 8/7/23 at 7:07pm
Dom P said: "I just really have to say I hope they don't s#$%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
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
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Posted: 8/7/23 at 7:30pm
Dom P said: "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"
I agree with the sentiment and want every show to be good (especially this one) BUT The Wiz has endured despite a bad movie, a not-great NBC musical, and a book that was never great to begin with. Which indicates that whatever form it arrives in, it'll still be loved by many.
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Posted: 8/7/23 at 7:32pm
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.
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Posted: 8/8/23 at 8:27am
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 😂
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Posted: 8/9/23 at 9:31pm
i hope the emerald city ballet has choreography similar to this:
https://youtu.be/TXOwzaKuzDY
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Posted: 8/9/23 at 10:04pm
“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).”
Now I know we ain’t trusting Kandi Burruss for anything…
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
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Posted: 8/9/23 at 10:13pm
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?!
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Posted: 8/10/23 at 9:09am
ACL2006 said: "Yes, Let's Make A Deal typically films their season from June-Sept. Maybe CBS gets a temporary host to fill-in for Brady? Or Brady ends up dropping out of The Wiz?"
They're casting for contestants now so they may have moved the schedule around
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Posted: 8/10/23 at 10:25am
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Now I know we ain’t trusting Kandi Burruss for anything…"
…and why is that?
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Posted: 8/10/23 at 4:02pm
Robbie2 said: "I predict early April and as said in my last post - I bet, the St. James! Since it's a limited engagement after a tour and not an open end run can it be nominated for revival?"
The only thing that would make it ineligible is if the producers choose to not invite the nominators and voters, or it closes so quickly that not enough of the nominators or voters are able to see it. Other than that the length of the run does not affect eligibility, whether the run is short because it's a strictly limited engagement or because business is abysmal and forces an early closing.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 9:57am
1. A newcomer yes so happy!!!!
2. Her voice is stuh-nning I'm so excited
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 10:07am
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 10:19am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "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."
It looks like she has previous touring experience under her belt.... a smart choice!
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 10:25am
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 :)
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 11:14am
One thing I immediately like is that, from her videos at least, Nichelle seems like she could be credible playing an adolescent girl. So many recent productions of THE WIZ seem to take cue from the miscast Diana Ross in the film by casting women who read too adult -- Even Shanice Williams in the NBC Live production IMO seemed rather mature for the part.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/21/07
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 2:46pm
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!
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 5:55pm
why was Wayne Brady absent from their first rehearsal today?
Leading Actor Joined: 7/22/23
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 6:02pm
ACL2006 said: "why was Wayne Brady absent from their first rehearsal today?"
I dont believe he's doing the whole tour select dates only.
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 6:17pm
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."
Yeah, Brady is only doing San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Broadway. Alan Mingo, Jr. is doing the tour proper.
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 6:18pm
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
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Posted: 8/14/23 at 7:24pm
Do we not have a full cast announcement?
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Posted: 8/15/23 at 11:28am
The entire cast (including ensemble) can be found on their Instagram, @thewizbway - the principal cast is on their site, wizmusical.com
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