The Wiz Full Broadway Show

[@judahnorman7727]

That’s my Grandmother, Peggi Blu as Aunt Em!!! She passed just this year on May 19th. 💔 Rest in peace Grandma Blu. You were truly a powerhouse! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@chandrabatts9392]

My condolences to you and your family.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

May she rest so peacefully, an incredible talent!!! ❤

[@vintagedarling4468]

My mom is 54 and she still remembers going to see this as a child, I'm so glad to be able to see this.

[@shylahcamp4707]

Me to

[@shylahcamp4707]

I love all of the wiz movie

[@mykeeoz84]

I wish I could have seen this live in 1975!

[@yama5182]

Yep! We went on a field at PS 95 to see it. It was a GIFT. Shame that the quality for A Chorus Line at the time is better...😢😢😢

[@rodneyhurst6019]

I'm 59 and saw a touring show in S.F. in 77. Wonderful memory.

[@jasminewest935]

My uncle was the Cowardly Lion in the 1975 play... James Wigfall RIP

[@showbizstories3586]

Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@rondaswindell7130]

Seeing this play with my mother started my love for the theater. RIP mom and thankyou.

[@Mkm20576]

I had a similar experience. My love of theater was solidified when my grandmother took me to see the 1984 Revival of The Wiz starring Stephanie Mills.

[@LolaR607]

I saw it when I was 5 yrs old with my auntie ❤.. the best memories

[@foxteen8721]

Same! I like theatre even before, but a high school production of this REALLY grew my love for theatre.

[@johndalton3180]

My mommy took me to see The Magic Show as my first Broadway show in 1978 when I was 8. I love her for that and many things.

[@MsDezB1]

@26:20 The Moonwalk! 🌕🚶🏾‍♂️‍➡️ Saw The Wiz on Broadway yesterday. Amazing!!! My mama took me to see this Stephanie Mills version when I was 4 or 5 y.o. I don't remember much. But I do recall being obsessed with the soundtrack, the artwork on that album cover, pretending I was Dorothy...! Thank you for sharing this Broadway magic!

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

Imagine the vocal power behind the performers singing these powerful songs for so many hours twice a day for over 1000+ performances. Not to mention Stephanie Mills is dancing with a sprained ankle. That takes major focus and dedication. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WIZ

[@evonza4858]

#true she did have a sprained ankle that took dedication and that Ms Stephanie is "dedicated"🥰❤️🖤💚did you see her verzuz with Chaka Khan? How sista Chaka was drunk high or both and was forgetting the words to her own songs, she was stumbling around and Stephanie just put her arm around her and helped her out by helping her sing her songs and reminding people that it wasn't a battle but a celebration of two singers making it in showbiz it was awesome Stephanie is awesome Chaka is too but she has to lay off that stuff she didn't even know where she was, Stephanie redirected her in love so many times that day🥰❤️🖤💚#if you drink or smoke control it don't let it control you

[@LaneCormier]

And she managed to do it with a leg brace.

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

@@evonza4858 that’s what makes them both legendary because Chaka had to allow it so that the fullness of love could get them both through it. I’m praying for Chaka because the industry is a bit of a beast and oftentimes drugs give a false confidence I really hope she’s well because of her age she gotta get some help. Even though word has it that Chaka has always been feisty to a fault. Still love her though.

[@evonza4858]

@@GodsChild4Ever446 I'm praying for Chaka too industry or no industry that she leads a sober life❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚

[@robertlauncher]

@@GodsChild4Ever446That’s the way to be 😊 God bless you

[@lenoremcdonald4820]

My uncle was a professional dancer in the off Broadway version that traveled. I am 51 now and saw it when I was about 8 or 9. I had the soundtrack and I would pretend I was in the play. As a little Black girl it was empowering to see black culture and talent on stage. The magic of that experience stays with me.

[@showbizstories3586]

Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@TheNotverysocial]

For those in it for the tracks 4:50 The Feeling We Once Had 8:30 Tornado 15:45 He's the Wizard 20:05 Soon As I Get Home 24:50 Born the Day Before Yesterday 27:50 Ease on Down the Road 1 30:25 Slide Some Oil 35:45 Ease on Down the Road 2 36:15 Mean Ole Lion 40:20 Ease on Down the Road 3 42:20 Kalidahs 44:25 Be A Lion 49:20 Poppies 53:55 The Emerald City 57:20 So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard 1:05:40 What Would I Do If I Could Feel 1:13:30 No Bad News 1:22:30 Winged Monkey summoning chant 1:24:25 Funky Monkey 1:27:55 Wonder Wonder Why 1:34:40 Everybody Rejoice 1:40:05 Who Do You Think You Are 1:49:20 If You Believe 1:56:15 Y'all Got It 2:00:00 A Rested Body 2:03:40 If You Believe (Reprise) 2:07:35 Home

[@jonothandoeser]

THANK YOU!

[@TheNotverysocial]

@@jonothandoeser Ever so welcome. This isn't the only musical video I did this for.

[@jonothandoeser]

@@TheNotverysocial You're the best!

[@Hustlerclub203]

MVP!!

[@nicolewright819]

@@TheNotverysocial you know the scene's good for you

[@LaneCormier]

They should’ve made her wear socks for that leg brace but it goes to show that she is resilient. But is anyone else obsessed with her frilly dress? It so bouncy I love it!

[@elihubey5557]

When the Wiz first came to Detroit at that time....the Lion had the loudest ovation when introducing the cast at the end. But since Stephanie Mills was supposed to be the star of the show, you could tell on the second visit they toned down his character and he wasn't the same amped up character.

[@brandonross4381]

I think that when people change a character a lot of personality goes with it and also I don't think it's the character and how great they are but how great the actor was

[@honeydiva9171]

Oh man, I remember going to see this with my mother & older sister (R.I.P)on Broadway in NYC when I was 5 years old! My mother & Stephanie & her family were good friends & went to the same church. My mother used to babysit Stephanie as a child. I remember it like yesterday even though it was 41 yrs ago. We sat in the balcony over the stage, & we got to go back stage to meet the entire cast & take pictures. We sat in Stephanie's dressing room with her until she had to prepare for her next show. We have pictures with her as well. It was an amazing experience & I'll never forget it. P.S. keep in mind Stephanie was only 15 years old when this play came out & her voice was that powerful then! That's how you can tell the great ones!!!! Whoever you are, TYSSSSSSSMMMMMMMM for posting this! I was so young when I saw this I don't remember much of the show itself. I get to relive the experience all over again & remember my sister😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!! Ty for the beautiful memory!!!!👏👏😍😍😍😍

[@lyndonscovers5758]

NetanyaJudah1971 did u talk to her lately

[@a.r.frandom759]

NetanyaJudah1971 I'm so sorry about that I saw my first musical when I was seven but now I'm nine so that's not long ago but my brother died when I was two but yet he was only a baby and when he came out he was already dead so I feel you at a young age

[@thewizbrodway2431]

No fair

[@donalddavis6689]

WOW!! God Bless You.. So Kool & Beautiful To Share Your Story 🔥 🔥.. Stephine Mills Got Vocals Cords.

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

So cool ! But she was 17 when she did the wiz!!

[@darlenejefferson6731]

I just saw the Revival version this past weeekend at The Pantages Theater( LA) Stephanie is still the Queen singing Home❤ Thanks for sharing this! I love everything OZ💚

[@johnlyndsay]

I saw this production in Baltimore Maryland at the Lyric Theater ...it was life-changing. ❤ it inspired me tremendously... I was a theater student back then.

[@gloriajones861]

I have ALWAYS wanted to see the original play and so glad I finally got a chance to see it ! Thank you for posting!

[@chriscolumbia9579]

This is NOT the original. This is a bus and truck "revival" version that is not nearly as good as the original.

[@kevindavis296]

@@chriscolumbia9579 no. It's the revival 1984.

[@chriscolumbia9579]

@@kevindavis296 It's a revival of the original production.

[@chriscolumbia9579]

@@kevindavis296 that's exactly what I said Kameron. "This is a bus and truck "revival" version".

[@kevindavis296]

@@chriscolumbia9579 that was in '78.

[@jonathanrio6587]

This has been up for 5 years and I'm just NOW finding it????? Thank you!!!! I saw the original production in the 70's! Also saw a touring company in PA!!!! LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

[@showbizstories3586]

Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@jennifergray6433]

Stephanie so tiny...with a BIG voice!! God bless her....❤❤❤

[@tarinblanding1584]

Now she’s playing Mrs. Hermes in Hadestown

[@AYATOLLAHBEATS]

My oldest sister took me to see this on Broadway. I was 5 but i remember it vividly. The music, the performance, it was truly magical for me. Thanks big sis❤

[@michaelquelet9603]

I found this after watching The Wiz Live! on The Show Must Go On a few days ago. I had seen the 1978 film when I was a child and loved it so much I rented it a lot. I also loved The Wiz Live! I wanted for a long time to somehow see the original Tony-winning Broadway production, and this is so close to that I'm so happy to have seen it. Thank you for uploading this awesome show so I can see Stephanie Mills give a phenomenal, unbelievable, and dear performance as Dorothy!

[@kallen868]

It was so awesome to see Stephanie Mills as Aunt Em. Pass the torch to the next Dorothy! Loved the NBC version. But thrilled to see this!

[@deannaperkins754]

I was 7 years old when I first saw this play. I was so mesmerized, I'll never forget it! Stephanie Mills, the original Dorothy of the Wiz!!! ❤

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

I can't believe how FAST some of these songs are compared to the movie!!! How'd everyone not pass out doing Everybody Rejoice?!

[@0ne0nlyLarry]

Energy, Talent and Dedication

[@QueensLadyDay]

I saw the original 1975 Broadway show. This is the 1984 Broadway Revival. You can see Stephanie Mills' injured left bandaged ankle in this show. I saw both productions.❤️👍🏾

[@macleatakirkwood8864]

Where is the original? Because who ever filmed this didn’t keep the camera straight

[@Joey10036]

I saw the original 12 times, and after having seen this version, l walked out of the theater wanting to cry.

[@classicbroadwaylive]

Joey10036 Just a question being you saw the original Broadway run 12 times, what was the difference between the two that made you want to cry after you saw the 1984 revival? Please be as detailed as possible.

[@CandicePYT]

OMG I'm about to cry!! This feels like Christmas in July for me! I have been wanting to see this full production after discovering a 2 min clip of Ann Duquesnay aa Glinda!!! THANK YOU!

[@poppopssoapbox6428]

I was at the 1975 Broadway version and unfortunately this is definitely not it, that show was incredible!!!!!

[@reginawilliamson6622]

I was a little girl and My school gave a Trip to Broadway to see this play..... IT WAS AWESOME!!!!

[@Hervinbalfour]

This version is still better than the current 2023-24 revivals casting, singing and dialouge wise. The new one doesn't seem polished imo. No toto, no Uncle Henry and no flying monkeys. They cut things out to "improve" the dialogue. But outside of ad]usting the Black slang to the current times there was nothing wrong with the original librett.

[@reggietjevans]

The description on this video says The Wiz 1984

[@johnlyndsay]

You cannot compare your live experience to a videotape on KZbin… Butthole

[@juanap2230]

Took my baby girl down history lane i love this play as a child and so does she!

[@elainedotson6718]

I did the same with my daughter. I wish she could have seen it in person, but I played the soundtrack..a lot!

[@kevinswanlake4189]

it was so great & enjoyable seeing the first revival Wiz play. l just wish there was a taped full play of the original 1975 one. Stephanie Mills can sing her dear heart, the one that play the lion was hiarlous, Ella Mitchell was super sassy as Evillene as well as Addapereale. l enjoyed watching Wiz '84.

[@elainedotson6718]

There isn't much difference; I saw it in 1975 and in 1984. Renee Harris was great, but Stephanie Mills was the 'real' Dorothy. When the movie came out, I was very dissapointed. The singing and dancing was great, but there were too many changes from the play. I think I would have enjoyed the movie more if I hadn't seen the play first (four times!)

[@kevindavis296]

+Elaine Dotson tell me about the original play. Is this better than this one, the revival? And did Mabel King as the original Evillene have a ring of sausages around her? And how did she do the flying monkey chant? And who's Renee Harris?

[@elainedotson6718]

Renee was the understudy for Stephanie. Ren Woods was the other one. She was in the movies 'Nine to Five' and 'The Jerk'.

[@elainedotson6718]

Ella did the same chant; the 'sausage' I can't remember, but it was probably the same.

[@kevindavis296]

+Elaine Dotson so you didn't see the original 1975 one? You must have saw the replacement cast Wiz. Because I know Ella took over for Mabel as Evillene in 1976.

[@wolfgames632]

I love this musical this musical has gotten me through the hard times I've had in my life and I love it

[@eliyahshevapuah127]

Omg, thank you I remember seeing this show as child. I never didn't Know it was taped. This was blessing to see. 🥰🥰🥰😥

[@michaelparness2896]

He's the Wiz is my favorite song from this show, but honestly how can anyone pick one! This show is gold and I'm going to see the revival At Baltimore's Hippodrome!❤

[@rlp5717]

The show is really good. I went this evening at the Hippodrome in Baltimore. You’re going to enjoy.

[@RaMondaCrosby]

Thank you. I just relived one of the best moments of my childhood.

[@riversong201]

My mother took me to see it when I was a little kid. It was magical! I'm in my late 50s and STILL remember it fondly. Nobody will ever top Mabel King as Eveline!

[@zuazhar1630]

That Tony award winning choreography is pure Geoffrey Holder! His Tony Award winning costumes are as elegant as the man himself!

[@kumada84]

Stephanie Mills was so good at playing a little girl.

[@showbizstories3586]

Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@daricawaller8902]

I enjoyed every minute of this, thank you!

[@claytonbrown22]

I remember seeing a performance of The Wiz live in Chicago at the Shubert Theater back in the 70's or 80's with Stephanie Mills and the original cast. Thanks for posting this it brought back such fond memories NOSTALGIA HUGE THANKS

[@elainedotson6718]

Ditto! We were probably in the same audience. I didn't know much about the songs when I saw it the first time, I bought the soundtrack the next day.

[@h_a_d_d_sx6216]

@@elainedotson6718 Can you explain how Stephanie Mills’s performance as Dorothy was?!

[@Sonia-cf4vf]

Saw as a kid about 5years old I vaguely remember it. Glad to see it was recorded. Stephanie Mills is amazing!

[@showbizstories3586]

Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@queenanitarivera5997]

Wonder wonder why.. I wish it was professionally recorded on a soundtrack. Thank You for posting this

[@kikibrown9548]

I would say I wish I could’ve seen the original in 1975, but I was a newborn so I wouldn’t have remembered anyway. 😂😂

[@zuazhar1630]

Stephanie Mills is all of 4’9” with a voice as tall as the Lion’s!

[@edwardstewart6372]

Bravo, this video has to be remastered, it is a must in a 4 DVDs set from a remastered version of this play, the 1978 movie, the 2015 NBC stage play special, and a video talking about the history of all three versions. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@superq1203]

I saw this play in Baltimore around that time. Thanks Dad.

[@showbizstories3586]

Celebrating 45 year anniversary this week! Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@molian9918]

From Baltimore...my mom took me. If you are a kid that got to experience this, you are lucky... And loved💜

[@sailorpluto1556]

I love the new thumbnail 😍

[@Atlanta62]

My first Broadway show Renee. Harris played Dorthy. I will never forget.

[@LenaM277]

Thank you for taping this for others to view!

[@lindamiller7716]

Why is it that we can see all the other wiz shows but the one with Stephanie mills in it we can barely see it.I know that modern technology can make it happen,like they did with Judy garland.Come on people.

[@lindamiller7716]

It is so dark and low you can barely see it or hear it.

[@h_a_d_d_sx6216]

@@lindamiller7716 I wondered the same because I’ve seen older show bootlegs and it was very clear I’m not sure what was going on with the lighting in this video this day.

[@dwaneharris8252]

I'm so glad I can see this now because it one time I was not able to see this for years from 84+until 2012

[@MichaelDJ68]

I saw this production in San Francisco when I was 15 years old and still remember it very clearly. Many things about it impressed me, but the book registered as lame. Seeing it again at the New York City Center not long ago, my 15-year-old assession of the book was confirmed--bad book. I still love the show when sung well and designed like crazy.

[@juliusjacox4435]

This show is more faithful to the book then the wizard of oz movie.

[@bigred8432]

It is indeed but being faithful to source material isn't necessary for an adaptation

[@camdenrichard3346]

@@bigred8432 true but when you're making a adaptation of a book into it or any other source material you should remain faithful to it while trying something new

[@bigred8432]

@@camdenrichard3346 Why? Where is this written?

[@trenellsmith9057]

@@camdenrichard3346 Well The Wiz Stageplay was was written by Charlie Smalls who adapted it from William F Brown who was a popular play writer who adapted it from L Frank Baum's classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.....so in essence, The Wiz itself isn't true to the Baum story and non of the screenplay adaptions nither.

[@cliquesnvues]

Diana Ross literally bullied her way to play Dorothy in the movie... That was Ms. MILLS role to play. SHAME ON BARRY

[@thefantabulousmisterrussel4528]

Omg I didn’t know the Wiz played at the Lunt Fontanne! That’s where I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

[@chriscolumbia9579]

Only the '84 bus and truck played the Lunt. The original opened at The Majestic and moved to The Broadway Theater.

[@kevinswanlake4189]

I'd still love to see the original 1975 Wiz play. l heard its better than the movie version and l believe that.

[@grantkelly8696]

Kevin Swan Lake yeah the 1978 is good but it didn't live up to it's potential.

[@eliottrobinson8288]

by far much better by 100 time and more. I saw the original with Stephanie Mills and it was the best Broadway show in history.

[@chriscolumbia9579]

I've never seen an audience react more enthusiastically that the original 1975 version of The Wiz. Nothing has ever matched it. If you've seen it, you would understand.

[@MissTashaJ1]

I love the scene where Dorothy scarecrow tinman and Lion sings ease on down the road from the wiz

[@Dragonrider1227]

:O I can't believe there's footage of this! Thank you for posting!

[@showbizstories3586]

www.showbizstories.com Stories by many celebrities, professionals & fans. #TheTruthBehindThe Curtain Stories by @Ledisi @Dawnn Lewis @Angela Robinson and this story about The Wiz! Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@nikitadm5]

Bless you for uploading this.

[@angelacasey8700]

This was a fabulous show. I think in the beginning white critics tried to sabotage the show with negative comments because it was an all black cast.

[@ethanpotter7408]

They did. I read the original reviews. One of the critics encouraged white people to riot and destroy the theater

[@zuazhar1630]

Ethan Potter: I remember Rex Reed called it “vomitus trash!” Well, we saw it in 1975 and there’s been no Broadway show to match it, since. Lion King comes close, but doesn’t have the music chops. Well, Rex Reed, the musical you panned won “seven” Tony Awards, including Best Musical!”

[@Alyn08]

@@ethanpotter7408 Smh. The nerve!

[@artisttemple8268]

Wow! This is wonderful! I can't wait for it to be audio and video enhanced!

[@Wickedblackjuggalo19]

Is fresh seeing would like to see the original 75 version to and loves the film also

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

This must have been sick to see live!!!

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

It really is an amazing show, this recording is from the 1983 bus and truck tour revival that went to Broadway close to the end of It's run in 1984 so It's not the original show but this is still amazing.

[@johnlyndsay]

It was...I was a kid...fricken amazing ...still remember.

[@juliusjacox4435]

Thank you for video 😀

[@jeffkoons001]

first play i ever saw -- I went crazy for it.

[@amandaherman6091]

This is so cool I love the movie and the live versions of this so I am looking forward to waching this

[@bemiatto67]

Personally i enjoy the sped up tempo of the Tornado Ballet here than in the original

[@tanyaluck6552]

Thank you for whoever put this up... i wasn't around and i love the original wiz soundtrack... with Stephanie Mills

[@emicauvi4879]

Beautiful

[@ccrdcd38]

I have always been a fan of the wiz

[@catpeach326]

Thank you soooooo much for posting. This Broadway version is sooooo much better than the film version.

[@broadwayking]

I Love this musical. I love it with my heart. it previewed at the majestic theater on 44th street and thennnnn in 1988 the mask started lighting up on 44th street. too bad both of these musicals closed at the majestic

[@shaasiagoss6359]

My mother got to see this play I wish I did I love the movie

[@yama5182]

PLEASE RELOAD with FULL SOUND!! 😢

[@ImehSmith]

👍👍👍

[@evonza4858]

I can remember when Stephanie was starring in the Wiz they closed down Macy's in my hometown in the middle of the day so she could shop🥰❤️🖤💚 I'm a shopper also and I was upset at first but when I found out it was her she got a pass because she is my New York chocolate sister🥰❤️🖤💚#black excellence and black history forever

[@SuperSnoopy35]

Omg!!!! I have been waiting a life time to see this!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@daricawaller4981]

It is a classic and thank you for posting it.

[@showbizstories3586]

Celebrating 45 year anniversary this week! Check out a great story about the night Stephanie got sick! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@george-nm9ol]

I'm not sure if someone has posted this but during one of the performances of the show, Stephanie sprang her ankle and for half that show she was offstage singing. To my knowledge there was no understudy. So, for those, like me, who have wondered for so long why in the world she had only one sock on, that is a brace for her ankle.

[@showbizstories3586]

Hear an original cast member, Gayle Turner, tell her Showbiz Story of the night she went on when Stephanie Mills got sick. What a fun story! showbizstories.com/story/a-broadway-understudys-dream-come-true/

[@george-nm9ol]

@@showbizstories3586 oh yes ive seen it! it really is a wonderful way to debut on bway!

[@gettinoveritgettinoverit1062]

🎟 🎫 🎭

[@ninaspeight9020]

I been wanting to see this for so long

[@MJK1965]

That was phenomenal.

[@jerramaurice7836]

Ne-yo did a good job on the live version back in 2015 but when Nipsey Russell perform on the film I get so gitty & excited. Boy, u can tell Carl Hall who played as The Wiz was raised in a church.

[@antoinetteconley3490]

Absolutely Sensational!

[@RBLXESTUDIOS]

Does anyone have any footage of the full show from the 1975 Showing or National Tour from 1976-1979? Also I love the revival of The Wiz (which is this recording) SO MUCH!

[@0ne0nlyLarry]

Idk about full but there's some footage on KZbin uploaded by someone else

[@terrywebb7265]

Ella Mitchell takes you to church in her song!!

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

Roblox West End Live Shows! You weren’t sounding like her lol you were singing along and the two tones blind in together and it sound like one person singing lol

[@george-nm9ol]

@@stephaniemills_fanpage yeah I do that a lot lol. Except for me I've gotten so used to singing with certain voices along. I start being able to use them even when I'm not singing with a recording. When I was younger (I mean I still am young lol) I used to wonder...why do I sound so much like them, but i eventually figured it out haha.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

ROWW yeah same everyone has those moments and your very familiar I could have sworn I went to your wiz on roblox a few years ago. ASTOR theater ?

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

ROWW oh lord I would have loved to played Dorothy on roblox but unfortunately I can never find anyone who’s doing it ): but hopefully I find someone.

[@george-nm9ol]

@@stephaniemills_fanpage omg I did build it, I've gotten a lot better at building now. I own a company called BASE ENTERTAINMENT it's not announced but we are doing the wiz. We will be casting 4 Dorothy's. Here's our discord server : discord.gg/NDy7WqF

[@tanyaluck6552]

To critics in 2024 comparing the quality of this play to those who had money and please understand this was in the 1970s... Nobody believed the wiz would go anywhere...

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

This is the 1984 revival, the original 70s Broadway show had big, colorful, and beautiful sets. The budget for this specific Broadway revival was low because it was never intended to go to Broadway, it was just a bus and truck tour at first.

[@ДмитрийИванов-л9ц4й]

I wanted to see this for a long time

[@12tray21]

This was better than the movie, because these people have strong voices.

[@Zaradikaresells]

I love both

[@jhoni5214]

Im on a hunt for the proshot of this musical 😭😭 I neeed to see it

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

There are so many pro shot recordings from the original Broadway run and the revivals but archives, estates, and creative team members won’t give them up.

[@jhoni5214]

@@stephaniemills_fanpage I knowww it's sad :(( I will def be visiting NY soon tho bc you can request a screening of the 1980's (?) revival at the NYPL! :D

[@joshuacheshire5859]

@@jhoni5214did you ever get to?

[@jhoni5214]

@@joshuacheshire5859 Im trying to plan a trip to NY soon but I'll update you once I get the chance to !

[@tiffj4470]

Was Stephanie doing the moonwalk at 41:26?????

[@0ne0nlyLarry]

Well she dated Michael Jackson and married Jeffery Daniel's so.. she might have learned a few moves

[@melvinmoore2605]

yes! jasmine guy was one of the crows!!!!!

[@Aertist.]

THE THUMBNAIL THO YEAAAAAA

[@darrianowens2741]

Can’t really see anything in this because it’s dark but I still like it

[@luvz2reed]

Now that is some saynging!

[@jj24james70]

Can we bring this back since frozen is leaving broadway. Revamped, like the the wiz from nbc

[@kallen868]

I swear I remember reading the NBC cast would reprise on Broadway....shame it never happend.

[@dakingbey]

You got your wish

[@gvisitor123]

It would be nice if it could be on DVD. This Wiz was better than the one with Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

[@Hustlerclub203]

MVP MVP MVP

[@charlesmandell2742]

Release the original version of 1975, somebody, please!

[@0ne0nlyLarry]

Amen

[@kimonieace]

Yes Please!!!!

[@bw9062]

19:11 😂😂😂😂 i been taking the bus

[@thewizbrodway2431]

The volume

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

1:16:09 - 1:16:13 The woman belting those higher notes is amazing. Wonder if she got a standing ovation?

[@isaiahwilliams7150]

I came here after watching The Wiz Live 2015.

[@chriscolumbia9579]

The Wiz Live was dreadful. A horrible rendition of a brilliant musical.

[@haboosky3297]

oh please :/

[@chriscolumbia9579]

@@haboosky3297 Truth. Sorry you don't know better.

[@haboosky3297]

@@chriscolumbia9579 yeah right.

[@chriscolumbia9579]

@@haboosky3297 Damn Right. Educate yourself.

[@MissTashaJ1]

I love the part where Howard porter sings slide some oil to me. good movie ☺☺☺☺

[@CliffBee]

What happened with the volume? I can barely hear anything.

[@thewizbrodway2431]

It is old footage

[@TheNotverysocial]

I like this. I would like it even more if I could understand everything they are saying in it. And see clearly. The film is uploaded, too, and while it doesn't stand at the play's stature in pop culture history, it is at least fully uploaded with clarity. That said, I enjoy both.

[@desp8790]

I love this....but I guess they couldn't use a lot of top lighting and had to use the spotlight to compensate. The movie was adapted quite a bit from the play. I noticed for the movie they slowed down the fast songs and sped up the slow ones. It's so cool to see a young Stephanie Mills. Her energy (all of their energy) is high voltage!

[@Ohsnapitzann]

This is what I call real entertainment