Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild
- May 17, 2024
Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Video: Watch the Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'Ease On Down the Road' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe
- May 17, 2024
As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'Ease on Down the Road' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Nichelle Lewis, who is playing Dorothy, discussed The Wiz with TODAY's Hoda Katb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!
Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
by Josh Sharpe
- May 16, 2024
As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!
Video: Watch the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK Perform a Medley of Songs on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe
- May 16, 2024
As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform a medley of songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Before the performance, Michaelson and Tony nominees Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood discussed the show with the hosts of the morning show. Watch the interview and performance here!
Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE WIZ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe
- May 3, 2024
On Friday, The Today Show visited The Wiz on Broadway for a special behind-the-scenes look at the revival of the classic musical. In the interview, Wayne Brady, who plays The Wiz, talked about the formative experience of watching the 1978 film with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Nichelle Lewis is making her Broadway debut in the production and recalls the creative team finding her through TikTok. Watch the full interview now!
Subscriptions on Sale For Smith Center Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 29, 2024
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 30, 2024
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Video: Joy Woods and Ingrid Michaelson Talk THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 26, 2024
Joy Woods stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday to perform the song My Days from The Notebook: The Musical, which is currently running on Broadway. Before the performance, writer Ingrid Michaelson and Woods talked about the new show with Kelly Clarkson and Michaelson reminisced about her experience watching the movie for the first time. Watch the full interview and performance here!
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