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Tony Award-Winning Musical The Wiz Reborn at La Jolla Playhouse

Mandell Weiss Theatre (2910 La Jolla Village Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037)
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Full Price:
$36.00 - $66.00
Our Price:
$18.00 - $33.00*
4.6 by 92 members
La Jolla Playhouse re-envisions The Wiz for the 21st century! When The Wizard of Oz met the urban beat of the 1970s, history was made to the tune of seven Tony Awards. Now the young Dorothy travels to the strange and spectacular Land of Oz once again as Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff teams up with original Wiz orchestrator Harold Wheeler to create a re-imagined, multi-cultural musical phenomenon for a new century.

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The last date listed for The Wiz was Wednesday November 15, 2006 / 7:30pm.

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Mandell Weiss Theatre
2910 La Jolla Village Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
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29 events
10 reviews
4.0
attended Nov 02 2006

Thought the show itself was wonderful a great revision of the show more modern and up to date. A multi-ethnic cast to give it a twist from the original all African-American staging back in 1975. Its well worth the drive to San Diego to come and see it.

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5 reviews
5.0
attended Oct 30 2006

Wonderfully creative adaptation from the staging to the costuming. Great performances by the cast.

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Quotes & Highlights

  • "To call the La Jolla Playhouse production of The Wiz a mere revival is to understate the accomplishment of helmer Des McAnuff and his production team. They have rethought, rescaled and reshaped an uneven musical play of historical importance but modest virtues into a joyful, stunningly entertaining circus of spectacle, soul and heart." --Variety

Description

<p>Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Book by William F. Brown
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Directed by Des McAnuff</p> <p>The all-star cast guarantees an unforgettable night at the theater when The Wiz comes to the La Jolla Playhouse. See the story of The Wizard of Oz seen through the prism of an energetic urban soul musical.</p>