The Wiz Tour 2025
Location
Multiple Cities
Theatre
Multiple Theatres
Run Time
2 Hours and 25 Minutes, including one intermission
Location
Multiple Cities
Theatre
Multiple Theatres
Run Time
2 Hours and 25 Minutes, including one intermission
"Believe in yourself, right from the start. Believe in the magic right there in your heart."
The Wiz Tour 2025 VIDEOS
SYNOPSIS
Ease on down the yellow brick road in this dazzling, soul-infused retelling of The Wizard of Oz. Bursting with gospel, R&B, and pop rhythms, The Wiz reimagines L. Frank Baum’s beloved story through the lens of African American culture, transforming a familiar journey into a celebration of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. When Dorothy, a shy young woman from Kansas, is swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz, she embarks on an unforgettable adventure to find her way home. Along the way, she meets a lovable Scarecrow in search of brains, a Tin Man longing for a heart, and a Lion who must find his courage. Together, they set out to meet the mysterious Wiz — a powerful figure who may hold the key to their dreams. Filled with show-stopping numbers like “Ease on Down the Road” and “Home,” The Wiz blends heart, humor, and high energy in a joyous celebration of community and hope. It’s a story that reminds us that the magic we seek has been within us all along.
CAST
Kyla Jade - Aunt Em, Evillene
D. Jerome - Tinman
Mykal Kilgore - Lion
Elijah Ahmad Lewis - Scarecrow
Alan Mingo Jr. - The Wiz
Sheherazade - Glinda
RELEASE DATES
Creatives
Music by Charlie Smalls
Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Adapted from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
Additional Material for this Production by Amber Ruffin
Music orchestrated by Joseph Joubert
Music arranged by Joseph Joubert and Allen René Louis
Vocal arrangements by Allen René Louis
Dance arrangements by Adam Blackstone and Terence Vaughn
Original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Directed by Schele Williams
Choreographed by JaQuel Knight
Associate Director: Tavia Rivée Jefferson
Musical Supervisor: Joseph Joubert
Scenic Design by Hannah Beachler
Costume Design by Sharen Davis
Lighting Design by Ryan J. O'Gara
Sound Design by Jon Weston
Video Design by Daniel Brodie
Projection Design by Daniel Brodie
Hair and Wig Design by Charles LaPointe
Make-Up Design by Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche












