PNC Broadway’s ‘The Wiz’ Opens at The Benedum (Tues., 10/31/23)

THE WIZ (musical) by Charlie Smalls and William F. Brown, with added material by Tina TIppit. Touring company at Benedum Center. Oct. 31 – Nov. 5.

The ‘Wiz’ is a retelling of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in a contemporary African American framework. Shown here is Melody Betts as Evillene. (Photo: Jeremy Daniel)

On its way back to Broadway since its first run of 1,672 performances (1975 to 1979) helped inspire the sensational film adaptation (1978) starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, this all new revival of The Wiz lands at the Benedum Center for five nights only. Newcomer Nichelle Lewis is slated for the role of Dorothy, the shy girl from Kansas who befriends a Scarecrow (Avery Wilson,) a Tin Man (Phillip Johnson Richardson) and Lion (Kyle Lamar Freeman) on the Yellow Brick Road to Oz. With an ensemble of more than 18 cast members, this Broadway-bound production features the fabulous funk, Gospel, pop, and toe-tapping favorites that made it one of the greatest box office bonanzas of all time. PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. 7:30 p.m. Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Cultural District. (C.P.O.)

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