"The Wiz" (Musical) - 1975 Broadway Production

Down the Yellow Brick Pod

English - August 11, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB
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Previous Episode: "The Wiz" (Musical) - Development & Out-of-Town Tryouts

Next Episode: "The Wiz" (1978 Film) - Pre-Production & Development

Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into the history of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as it debuts at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in 1975! Rabbit holes include the impact of the extensive advertising campaign, Stephen Sondheim's love of the production, an unnecessarily critical review from The New York Times, cast recordings and further national tours. Stay tuned for an unpacking of the road to the 1978 film on Friday!

Show Notes:

Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit & the Biggest Flop of the Season - 1959 to 2009 by Peter Filichia How the Wiz Was by Jeremy Aufderheide "The Wiz" - New York Times Review (1975)

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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader