What Is The Wiz Broadway Revival
The Wiz Broadway Revival is a restaged production of the musical The Wiz, which retells The Wizard of Oz from an African American perspective. The revival updates the original score and staging for contemporary Broadway audiences.
Production Details and Dates
The revival opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, with previews and an official opening in 2024. The limited-run production features a new book adaptation, revised choreography, and a cast drawn from Broadway and regional theater.
Cast and Creative Team
The cast includes performers in the roles of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wiz. The creative team includes directors, choreographers, and designers known for work on Broadway musicals. Additional details are available on the official Broadway production page.
Why Audiences Are Attending
Audiences attend for the updated score, energetic dance numbers, and diverse casting. The revival highlights the musical’s legacy as a landmark Black musical while presenting a streamlined story and modern staging.
The Wiz on Broadway
