Stephanie Mills Pens Letter to Halle Bailey After THE LITTLE MERMAID Negativity
by Michael Major
- May 30, 2023
Stephanie Mills has penned an open letter to Halle Bailey, likening the negativity she received during The Wiz to what Bailey is currently facing after starring in Disney's new The Little Mermaid film. Mills originated the role of Dorothy in the The Wiz, which was based on 'The Wizard of Oz.' Read the letter now!
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 25, 2023
Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an all-new production of The Wiz.
Listen: Hear Brandi Carlile Cover 'Home' From THE WIZ For TED LASSO
by Michael Major
- May 24, 2023
Brandi Carlile has released her rendition of “Home” from The Wiz. The new song is the latest studio work from Carlile, whose recent producer projects include Shucked writer Brandy Clark’s new album. The Wiz is also set to make its return to Broadway in 2024 with an entirely reimagined revival. It was adapted into a film in 1978 starring Diana Ross.
Carl Man Will Join Laura Pick in the UK and Ireland Tour of WICKED
by Stephi Wild
- May 11, 2023
WICKED will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from December 2023 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as 'Fiyero', reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members. Further casting to be announced.
Review: WIZARD OF OZ at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon
- Apr 23, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:30, I had the pleasure of seeing what is arguably the absolute best younger audiences production I have ever seen at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, WIZARD OF OZ! Phill Hill has created a phenomenal masterpiece in his adaptation of the classic story by L. Frank Baum in a brilliant and entertaining manner, loaded with great music from the 1980s!
Photos: WICKED Extends Booking and Releases All New Production Photos
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 20, 2023
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, today releases 400,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 2 June 2024. New production photos have been released as well, which can be viewed here.
FUNNY GIRL, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Peace Center's 2023-24 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 19, 2023
The Peace Center unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center and the lineup is like a parade of the biggest names in modern music history. From its sensational start with the song and dance spectacular MJ all the way to its vivacious finale with MAMMA MIA!, this Peace Broadway season promises to have audiences leaping to their feet!
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