The Wiz Live!

Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together...

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Other Authors: Williams, Shanice (Actor), Kelley, Elijah (Actor), Riley, Amber (Actor), Aduba, Uzo (Actor), Queen Latifah, 1970- (Actor), Blige, Mary J. (Actor), Grier, David Alan, 1955 June 30- (Actor), Common (Musician), Mills, Stephanie, 1957- (Actor), Smeland, Donna Suchan. (Producer), Fierstein, Harvey, 1954- (Screenwriter)
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
Published: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2015]
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Summary: Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before.
Item Description: Special features: The making of the Wiz Live!
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD; Anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; English Dolby Digital 5.1; Region 1, NTSC.
Audience: Canadian Home Video Rating: G.
Production Credits: Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls ; choreography by Fatima Robinson ; special acrobatic effects by Cirque du Soleil ; costume designer, Paul Tazewell ; production designer, Derek McLane.