‘The Wiz’ musical opens on Broadway 40 years ago this hour (Jan 5 1975)


Video: 'The Wiz Original Cast Album' (17-video playlist)

(Sunday, January 5, 1975) — The Wiz, a musical version of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring an all-black cast, opened tonight on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, with Geoffrey Holder as director and starring Stephanie Mills as Dorothy.