‘The Wiz’ Returns to Broadway Nearly 50 Years After Debut

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April 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM

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Get ready to ease on down the road! Celebrities hit the yellow carpet to celebrate the opening of “The Wiz” on Broadway. Opening night comes nearly 50 years after “The Wiz” first premiered on Broadway. Nichelle Lewis, who plays Dorothy in the production, wore a stunning emerald green gown. Inside Edition caught up with the original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills, to reminisce about her days in the show.

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