The Wiz

HH Helen Hayes Recommended

Journey through Oz in This Tony-Winning Musical

Ease on down the road with Dorothy and her friends Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on their quest to meet The Wiz. In this adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s magical novel, Dorothy is whisked away by a tornado to the fanciful land of Oz. There, she and her sidekicks encounter Munchkins, flying monkeys and a power-hungry witch named Evillene who vows to destroy them. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, "The Wiz" is a musical feast featuring soul, gospel, R&B and pop. Rediscover the power of courage, heart, brains and friendship.

Performance recommended for ages 8 and older.

Presented by Ford's Theatre Society

Show Type
Musical

Running Time
150 minutes
(1 Intermission)

Appropriate For All Ages

Price Ranges
$20 - $73

Discount Tickets Available

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Schedule Open/Close Dates: 03/09/2018 - 05/12/2018
Sunday	-	-	-
Monday	07:30pm	-	-
Tuesday	07:30pm	-	-
Wednesday	07:30pm	-	-
Thursday	07:30pm	-	-
Friday	07:30pm	-	-
Saturday	02:00pm	07:30pm	-

Important Dates
Extra Performances 03/16/2018 - 2:00pm 03/23/2018 - 12:00pm 03/30/2018 - 12:00pm 04/06/2018 - 2:00pm 04/13/2018 - 2:00pm 04/20/2018 - 2:00pm 04/27/2018 - 2:00pm 05/04/2018 - 2:00pm 05/11/2018 - 12:00pm Sold Out Performances 03/14/2018 - 7:00pm	Sign-interpreted 04/05/2018 - 7:30pm Audio-described 03/27/2018 - 7:30pm 05/12/2018 - 2:00pm Open Caption 04/21/2018 - 2:00pm

Cast
Performer	Role
Ines Nassara	Dorothy
Hasani Allen	Scarecrow
Kevin McAllister	Tinman
Monique Midgette	Aunt Em/ Addaperle/ Evillene
Jobari Parker-Namdar	The Wiz
Christopher Richardson	Lion
Awa Sal Secka	Glinda
Jaysen Wright	Uncle Henry/ Gatekeeper/ Lord High Underling
DeMoya Watson	Tornado
Daryl A Spiers	Winged Monkey

Production Personnel
Playwright
Director	Kent Gash
Costume Designer	Kara Harmon
Set Designer	Jason Sherwood
Sound Designer	David Budries
Choreographer	Dell Howlett
Musical Director	Darius Smith
Lighting Designer	Rui Rita