The Wiz

The Wiz

Book by William F. Brown
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
From the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

ISBN: USA4_0573680915

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The Wiz

The Wiz

Book by William F. Brown
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
From the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

ISBN: USA4_0573680915

Choose your ideal format

In Stock

Overview

Original 1975 version! A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical and one of the most popular shows in the Concord Theatricals catalogue.

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Cautions

  • Caution Animals Animals

Details

  • Genre: Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature)
  • Time Period: Not Applicable
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Expandable Casting, Flexible Cast Size, Local Celebrity Cameo, Multicultural Casting, Room for Extras, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

William F. Brown

William F. Brown

William F. Brown (1928-2019) won a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for writing the book of The Wiz, one of the most successful musicals ever to come to Broadway and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical of the Year. Other Broadway credits include The ...

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Charlie Smalls

Charlie Smalls

Charlie Smalls (1943-1987), a musical prodigy, began playing piano at age three. After graduating from The Juilliard School in 1961, he began a varied performing and composing career. He was a pianist with the New York Jazz Repertory Company and toured with Harry Belafonte, H ...
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