[…] The Wiz: September 30-October 5, 2025 […]
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour coming off its Broadway revival. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
About The Wiz
The Wiz welcomes you to a brilliant musical adaptation of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. It has been a big year for reimagined versions of this classic tale, but unlike the movie adaptation of the book WICKED, this reimagining sticks very close to the classic tale you remember. With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies”, “Black Is King”) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.
The Wiz first premiered on Broadway in 1975, transforming L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel into an all-Black “super soul musical,” as it was originally billed. The story follows Dorothy, a young woman from Harlem who after losing her parents finds herself being raised by Auntie Em on a farm in Kansas. When a tornado descends upon their farmhouse, Dorothy is transported to the fantastical land of Oz. There she embarks on a journey to find the Wiz, a powerful wizard who can help her return home after her house was destroyed when it landed on one of the Witches of Oz: Evilleen. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, who are seeking something from The Wiz that each of them lost during encounters with the surviving Wicked Witch: a brain, a heart, and courage.
The touring cast was particularly brilliant and matched up to Broadway standards in every way. Every performance was amazing, and the energy brought into the theater was unmatched. The ensemble absolutely seemed to be having the time of their lives on stage consistently. Shout out to The Scarecrow played by Elijah Ahmad Lewis who commanded the stage in every single scene he was in. The lighting, costumes, and choreography were spectacular. An absolute visual feast!
When is The Wiz?
Broadway’s The Wiz is here from September 30-October 5, 2025! The multi–Tony Award®-winning musical stops in Orlando at the Dr Phillips Center from March 4-16, 2025 (show times vary). It will continue on tour with stops all over the United States throughout 2025. For more information on those dates, click here!
Where can I see The Wiz?
The Wiz is currently on a North American tour, with a second leg of the tour beginning in February 2025. The tour will be visiting cities like Boston, Dallas, and Nashville in late summer and fall 2025.
Currently, The Wiz is on stage at The Walt Disney Theatre at Dr Phillips Center (445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801). The show will continue on the road through 2025, so more than likely you’ll get a chance to see it in your own backyard. Take a look here for the schedule.
What age is The Wiz appropriate for?
Recommended for ages 8 and older.
How can I get tickets to The Wiz?
Individual tickets are currently on sale. Click here to purchase!
The 2024/2025 Broadway in Orlando season subscription packages are no longer available, but you can be one of the first to know when new packages are available for the 25/26 season by clicking here.
Where can I find more information on The Wiz?
For more information about The Wiz, visit the official website here.
Attending a show at Dr Phillips Center for Broadway in Orlando
Have you attended a show at Dr. Phillips Center before? Before your visit here’s what to expect: Check out the “Know Before You Go” guide
The AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with Broadway Across America and the Dr. Phillips Center. The arts center’s Walt Disney Theater has been home to Broadway in Orlando for the past eight seasons, following Broadway’s two seasons at the former Bob Carr Theater before the Dr. Phillips Center opened in 2014. Join the waitlist at BroadwayInOrlando.com to be among the first to know when new subscriptions go on sale. Click here for more information on tickets for the 2024/2025 season!
What else is coming to the Advent Health Broadway in Orlando 2025/2026 Season?
Dr. Phillips Center has announced the outstanding 10th Season of Broadway in Orlando with the arrival of the 25/26 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season. This season features multiple Tony-Award® winning productions and a special Florida debut! The 10-show lineup features the return of two blockbuster performances, Hadestown and SIX, alongside some other Tony-Award® winning productions including 2023’s Tony-Award® winning “Best Musical” Kimberly Akimbo, Alicia Keys’ musical Hell’s Kitchen and the reigning “Best Musical” award winner THE OUTSIDERS. A massive highlight of this season, making its Florida debut exclusively in Orlando, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will run for four weeks. That is not the only widely recognized novel that will come to life on the Walt Disney Theater stage, look out for Water for Elephants and The Notebook as well! Click here for more information on the shows and tickets!
About Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in downtown Orlando supported by the City of Orlando, Orange County, the City of Winter Park, the State of Florida and generous donors and sponsors. The 698,312-square-foot venue includes the grand 2,711-seat Walt Disney Theater, the community-theater style 296-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the new adaptable 1,464–1,770-seat Steinmetz Hall and, opening in 2023, the dynamic cabaret-style music room Judson’s. In addition, the venue has various versatile event spaces like the DeVos Family Room, the Rooftop Terrace and the 3-acre outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza. In addition, the arts center’s AdventHealth School of Arts offers classes, camps and pre-professional productions. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org.
