Broadway.com reports that Phylicia Rashad along with many other original cast members will apear on August 12th, at SummerStage when they present The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music at Rumsey Playfield. In honor of the Broadway hits 40th anniversary this year, George Faison will present performances of original songs and dances from the show.
The show, featuring a score by Charlie Smalls and a book by William F. Brown, follows the familiar L. Frank Baum story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz, but with a rock-filled revamp.
NBC plans on airing their own live version of the Wiz on December 3rd. Stephanie Mills, who originated the role of Dorothy, will play Aunt Em.
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