WHO'S WHO
Which singer played Dorothy in the original Broadway production?
Who is Stephanie Mills?
Dorothy's repeated desire to go home reflects this theme...
What is belonging?
The musical fuses these specific genres to define much of the Wiz's sound...
What is R&B, funk, gospel and soul?
The Wiz uses an all black cast and urban setting to reimagine this classic tale...
What is The Wizard Of Oz?
The Mystique and flawed figure of authority...
Who is The Wizard?
The Yellow Brick Road can be viewed as what type of journey?
What is perseverance?
The score uses this musical technique where a melody is repeated with variations...
What is a motif or riff?
The show's librettist William F. Brown collaborated with this composer...
Who is Charlie Smalls?
This character acts as Dorothy's guide and figure of wisdom...
Who is the scarecrow?
Evillene's rule represents this type of systemic force...
What is Oppression, abuse of power or forced labor(slavery).
The Wiz uses this kind of symbolism to modernize the design of Oz...
What is Afrofuterism?
The Wiz won this many tony awards at the 1975 ceremony...
What is Seven?
Known for his larger than life personality despite self- doubt..
Who is the Lion?
The Wizards reveal highlights the anxiety and validity of this subject matter...
What is imposter syndrome or failed leadership?
The Wiz had it's debut in this city...
What is Baltimore?
This character represents emotional repression and past trauma...
Who is the Tinman?
The story emphasizes Black joy and pushes back against these stereotypes...
What is Black pain or suffering?
The Wiz premiered at this Broadway theatre...
What is the Majestic Theatre?