The Wiz — a 1970s musical re-telling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — opens Friday at the Dallas Theater Center, a Kevin Moriarty directed production that is a collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theater.
“I have loved The Wiz since childhood. The exuberant songs and excitement of the story provide a wonderful opportunity for theatricality on a grand scale. Incorporating the element of dance into the story-telling will only heighten the magic of the production.” says Moriarty. “This collaboration will provide our audience with a unique and truly unforgettable theater-going experience, while also furthering DTC’s commitment to engage with our community in new and stimulating ways.”
Listen for Lakewood’s own Mike Drake on drums.
All performances of The Wiz will be held in the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center located at 2400 Flora St., where it runs through Aug. 7. Opening night is Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Performance times are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.; Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and selected Thursdays at 2 p.m. Ticket prices for all performances are $15 – $85 for adults and $15 for children age 18 and younger (subject to change). Tickets are available by calling the box office at 214-880-0202 or by visiting www.dallastheatercenter.org.
