Article | By Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block | March 7, 2025
Video: Hear the Muses of London's Hercules Perform 'Zero to Hero'
The stage musical adaptation begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End in June.
Article | By Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno | February 21, 2025
Video: The Wiz National Tour Cast Reflect on the Show's 50-Year History
The show will ease on down the road on tour beginning February 22.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 11, 2025
Video: See the Cast of The Wiz Tour Perform 'Ease on Down the Road,' 'Be a Lion,' and More
After a tour and a Broadway run, the hit musical is going back on the road.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | January 24, 2025
Cast Complete for Hercules in London's West End, Starring Luke Brady
The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and in Germany.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 10, 2025
Mykal Kilgore, Alan Mingo Jr., Dana Cimone, and more will lead the new leg of the North American national tour beginning in February.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 13, 2024
Jinkx Monsoon, More Complete Cast of Broadway's Upcoming The Pirates of Penzance
Retitled Pirates! The Penzance Musical, the revival reimagines the operetta with a classic New Orleans jazz sound.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 7, 2024
Watch: Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance' Ahead of Hercules' West End Bow
The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Germany.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 4, 2024
Luke Brady Will Be Hercules in London's West End
The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Germany.
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 7, 2024
Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre United Gala, Raising Over $1.2 Million
The organization, founded in 2020, also announced three new initiatives.
Article | By Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block | August 18, 2024
The Wiz Concludes Limited Broadway Engagement August 18
The hit revival will ease on down the road for a national tour.
Article | By Andrew Gans | August 9, 2024
Norm Lewis Will Celebrate 10 Years of Holiday Shows in December
Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the concerts with musical direction by Joseph Joubert.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block | July 15, 2024
Photos: The Wiz Broadway Revival Celebrates 100 Performances
The production opened April 17 at the Marquis Theatre.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 12, 2024
Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Plays a Tiny Desk Concert
Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Avery Wilson, and more dropped by NPR's offices for a special performance.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 12, 2024
Wayne Brady Plays Final Performance in Broadway's The Wiz June 12
Alan Mingo, Jr., who played the title role for most of the revival's pre-Broadway tour, will succeed Brady.
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 11, 2024
Norm Lewis Floats on a Cloud of Music in Dazzling All-Broadway Set at 54 Below
The Phantom of the Opera title player was joined by his Side Show co-star, Alice Ripley, who was in equally thrilling voice.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 7, 2024
Listen to 'Be a Lion' and 'Home' From The Wiz's Upcoming Broadway Revival Album
The full release is coming June 14.
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 6, 2024
Norm Lewis Returns to 54 Below June 6 With Special Tony Edition and Guest Melba Moore
A starry roster of guest performers join the Broadway favorite in his new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 5, 2024
Black Theatre United's 2nd Annual Gala to Honor Linda Twine, Maxine Williams, and Alicia Keys
Co-chaired by Norm Lewis and Vanessa Williams, proceeds from the Gala play a vital role in supporting Black Theatre United’s programs
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 17, 2024
Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Performs 'Ease On Down the Road' and 'He's the Wiz' on Today
The new revival at the Marquis Theatre closed out the morning show's Broadway Week.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 16, 2024
Ease On Down the Road With This Video Montage From The Wiz on Broadway
The new revival opened at the Marquis Theatre April 17.
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