NBC embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition with a live television production of the groundbreaking Broadway show that brought the vivid world of Oz to life in a fresh, funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road.
ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!
As the competition heats up and with an Atlantic Records recording contract awaiting the winner, The CW will broadcast the final three episodes of its new music competition series THE NEXT live from Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), Tuesday, Oct. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and the special two-hour finale on Thursday, Oct. 4
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
The always-popular Missoula Children's Theatre invites participants entering first grade through age 18 to audition for a role in The Wiz of the West, on Monday, Jun. 13, 10am, in the Opera House Cafe Theatre.
The always-popular Missoula Children's Theatre invites participants entering first grade through age 18 to audition for a role in The Wiz of the West, on Monday, Jun. 13, 10am, in the Opera House Cafe Theatre.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,' 'White Noise,' 'Porgy And Bess,' 'The Wiz,' 'Adrift In Macao,' 'Glee,' more.
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Nicholas Leichter Dance with Monstah Black at Intermedia Arts, presented in collaboration with Bedlam Theatre and Intermedia Arts, May 4-8 (times vary). Featuring choreography by New York City-based Leichter and a commissioned score by infamous club performer Black with added musical selections, THE WHIZ: MONEYAPOLIS is a full-spectrum original theatrical extravaganza of song and dance inspired by the movie musical, The Wiz. Delivering a little taste of everything including funk, postmodern, cabaret, hip-hop, drag, house, and psychedelic, Nicholas Leichter Dance traverses a landscape filled with hopes, dream, fears, and home
The cast has been selected, the designers are prepping, the shops are buzzing, and rehearsals start this week for The Wiz! This highly anticipated production of a beloved Broadway original will feature some familiar faces, recognizable voices, and several local talents-all under the direction of Artistic Director Irene Lewis, working with musical director Eric Svejcar, and choreographer Willie Rosario.
The cast has been selected, the designers are prepping, the shops are buzzing, and rehearsals start this week for The Wiz! This highly anticipated production of a beloved Broadway original will feature some familiar faces, recognizable voices, and several local talents-all under the direction of Artistic Director Irene Lewis, working with musical director Eric Svejcar, and choreographer Willie Rosario.
The cast has been selected, the designers are prepping, the shops are buzzing, and rehearsals start this week for The Wiz! This highly anticipated production of a beloved Broadway original will feature some familiar faces, recognizable voices, and several local talents-all under the direction of Artistic Director Irene Lewis, working with musical director Eric Svejcar, and choreographer Willie Rosario.
The Coterie Theatre's 2010-2011 season of live theatre offers a range of performances that include science fiction masterpieces, a vampire world premiere, a musical and a drama based on award-winning literature, a Ben Franklin inspired tale and a new version of Broadway's The Wiz.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black's take on 'The Wiz/ard of Oz' for the Obama generation THE WHIZ: OBAMALAND will be at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street) in Manhattan June 16-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or via www.abronsartscenter.org.
The competition continues another week in Sarasota due to popular demand! After a successful ten week run, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Music and lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin; Conceived by Rebecca Feldman; Additional material by Jay Reiss) will extend for an eleventh week at Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre, January 26 to January 29, 2010.
The competition continues another week in Sarasota due to popular demand! After a successful ten week run, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Music and lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin; Conceived by Rebecca Feldman; Additional material by Jay Reiss) will extend for an eleventh week at Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre, January 26 to January 29, 2010.
Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock produces The Wiz, August 1-9, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah.
Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock produces The Wiz, August 1-9, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah.
Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock produces The Wiz, August 1-9, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah.
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