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Synopsis

The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a joyous modern retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s story reflecting contemporary African-American culture. After Dorothy gets swept up in a tornado, she finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz. There, she makes new friends, battles evil witches, and seeks the aid of the all-powerful and mysterious Wiz. Ultimately, Dorothy finds that, if you believe with all your heart, you can always find your way home. With an infectious soul score, dynamic numbers, and endearing cast of characters, The Wiz is a joyous explosion of music, dance, magic, and heart to delight audience members of all ages.

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
The Wizard of Oz
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1974
Genres
Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Uncle Henry and Aunt Em's farm in Kansas, the magical land of Oz
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, High School, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Child, Early Teen, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Dorothy Gale

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Tin Man

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Lion

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Scarecrow

Lead

Male

Tenor

The Wiz

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Aunt Em

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Glinda

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Evillene

Supporting

Female

Alto

Addaperle

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Uncle Henry

Featured

Male

Spoken

Royal Gatekeeper

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

High Underling

Featured

Either Gender

Non-singer

Winged Monkey

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Mice Squad (4)

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Messenger

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Songs

ACT ONE

  • “The Feeling We Once Had” - Aunt Em
  • * “The Tornado” - Company
  • * “He’s the Wiz” - Addaperle and Munchkins
  • “Soon As I Get Home” - Dorothy
  • * “I Was Born On the Day Before Yesterday” - Scarecrow
  • * “Ease on Down the Road” - Dorothy and Scarecrow
  • * “Slide Some Oil Into Me” - Tin Man
  • * “Ease on Down the Road (Reprise)” - Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tin Man
  • “(I’m a) Mean Ole Lion” - Lion
  • * “Ease on Down the Road (Reprise)” - Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion
  • * “Kalidah Battle” - Company
  • “Be a Lion” - Dorothy and Lion
  • * “Lion’s Dream” - Lion and Poppies
  • * ”Emerald City Ballet (Psst)” - Company
  • “So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard” - Wiz
  • “What Would I Do If I Could Feel” - Tin Man

ACT TWO

  • “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News” - Evillene and Winkies
  • * ”Funky Monkeys” - Company
  • * “Brand New Day (Everybody Rejoice)” - Company
  • “Who Do You Think You Are?” - Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion
  • “Believe In Yourself” - Wiz
  • “Y’all Got It?” - Wiz and Company
  • “A Rested Body Is a Rested Mind” - Glinda and Company
  • “Believe In Yourself (Reprise)” - Glinda
  • “Home” - Dorothy

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