The Wiz

Co-presented by BROADWAY IN TUCSON

Once you’ve seen Wicked: For Good, experience the spectacular 1978 Oz-tastic movie musical THE WIZ, starring Diana Ross, on the big screen in a brand-new 4K restoration! And don’t miss the live production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash THE WIZ, running Jan 6-11 at Centennial Hall, presented by Broadway in Tucson!

L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a fun and funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of the landmark Broadway show based on the book. In THE WIZ, Diana Ross brings her show-stopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones, stellar tunes including Home, A Brand New Day, and Ease on Down the Road, and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination. (Dir. by Sidney Lumet, 1978, USA, 134 mins., Rated G)