Common and neyo are among the latest to join the cast of the wiz, nbcs third live musical, due on dec. Though the film sometimes feels dated, the wiz is fun to watch with its almost steampunky, new york citylike take on oz, and the songs are supremely danceable. Dorothy diana ross eases on down the road to see the wiz richard pryor. Frank baums classic story and the tony awardwinning broadway musical, the wiz live.
Frank baums classic 1900 childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an allblack cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 broadway musical of the same name. Anyway sidney lumets version impress for his criative dark humor, some good songs, the all cast formed of. Offers an inclusive viewing experience for people who are blind or visually impaired. Its extravagance was the first of its kind, with a star studded cast of whos who, of african. Land of oz takes fans, children on journey with dorothy. The glee veteran has signed on to serve as emcee of the alphabet networks upcoming live presentation of the animated disney classic, tvline has learned. The wiz original soundtrack original soundrack songs.
Director sidney lumets bigbudget film version of the wiz, an updated musical treatment of the wizard of oz with songs by charlie smalls, is not remembered as one of the great movie musicals. I paid to rent this movie and the movie kept buffering and skipping online, i didn t know that was possible, no it was not my internet connection because our. Here it is the imvu take on the soulful classic the wiz by queenjayjackson productions and djizzle96 productions. An extravagant reimagining of the wizard of oz with pop superstars diana ross and michael jackson, costarring richard pryor, nipsey russell. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Humor of this kind suffuses the movie, which at its best is an amiable cartoon. The wiz is the 1978 african american centric musical version of l. From a broadway smash in 1975 to a hit hollywood movie in 1978 starring michael jackson and diana ross, the wiz is a magical journey and beloved story of courage, brains, heart and home that will delight the entire family. Blige, harvey fierstein, david alan grier, dorian harewood.
Amber riley is going under the sea to join abcs the little mermaid live. Frank baums classic novel the wonderful wizard of oz through the eyes of a young africanamerican kindergarten teacher whos never been below 125th street. The news articles, tweets, and blog posts do not represent imdbs opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. The wiz 58 movie clip no bad news 1978 hd duration. The wiz is a revamped broadway play, with an all african american cast. The wiz is pure fun, with one of the most entertaining musical scores ever composed. Lots of artists are planning to stop in the trianglearea this year. Jun 27, 2011 sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular broadway musical that retells the events of l. How can one resist michael jackson as the scarecrow. Exploring the abandoned highway 98 beneath falls lake.
The land of oz, on beech mountain, opened in 1970, honoring the classic movie the wizard of oz. G musicals, kids, adventure, action, family, music movie 1978. Its takeaways still resonate after all these years, too, and the cast is unforgettable. The wiz 1978 when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. Come see the wiz at the conejo players theatre in thousand oaks, ca. Frank baums classic novel the wonderful wizard of oz through the eyes of a young african. On that wonderfully logical premise, the classic wizard of oz was transformed into a broadway musical named the wiz, and then the most expensive movie musical ever made. The wiz 1978 cast and crew when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Is the movie a match for the 1939 judy garland version.
Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, i guess, and spin you off to the land of oz. This 1999 dvd is ok, but the movie on it is a little dark at times, given how its an original print of the wiz. Diana ross, a 19yearold michael jackson, lena horne, richard pryor, nipsey russell and more. Before i knew it, said rob cohen, the movie was becoming an estian fable full of est buzzwords about knowing who you are and sharing and. Oh, and by the way, the wiz is a guilty pleasure of mine. The wiz original motion picture soundtrack 1978 youtube. After accidentally killing the wicked witch of the east upon her arrival, dorothy is told about the wiz richard pryor, a wizard who can help her get back to manhattan.
It opened in 1970, honoring the classic movie the wizard of oz. With common, amber riley, uzo aduba, stephanie mills. Directed by john bedhan and produced by motown productions in conjunction with universal pictures, the movie version was created. Kristen barger was just 7 years old when she visited the first time decades ago. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of oz, where she encounters the scarecrow, the tinman and the lion. Sep 24, 2011 come see the wiz at the conejo players theatre in thousand oaks, ca. Dec 03, 2015 the first wise move in this adaptation of the 1975 broadway hit, which reimagined the wizard of oz with an allafricanamerican cast, was making the wiz s dorothy a brave, resilient teenager again. Weather forecasts in raleigh, durham, fayetteville from wral. The hourlong special will give an exclusive backstage look at. Aug 24, 2018 humor of this kind suffuses the movie, which at its best is an amiable cartoon. The wiz us import i have had this double cd for a while now. When owen gets too stoned to function at a hiphop showcase, he projectilevomits onto the reallife rapper wiz.
A live production of the 1975 broadway musical, the wiz, which put a modern spin on the classic wizard of oz tale with a cast of africanamerican actors. As dorothy goes in search of the wiz, shes joined by the scarecrow. In fact for a threehour live performance with so many moving components, the wiz certainly raised the bar with its fresh and unique take one that could stand up to the classic 1939. The wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer quincy jones and an allstar cast including lena horne, richard pryor, nipsey russell and ted ross. Sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular broadway musical that retells the events of l. Nbc embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition. The wiz is both familiar to anyone whos seen the wizard of oz thats just about everyone and not, with its revamped look and popfunkbroadway style songanddance numbers. Durham farmers market reopens with face masks, long lines after 6 week closure. Released 1978, the wiz stars diana ross, michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell the g movie has a runtime of about 2 hr min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Dec 03, 2015 directed by matthew diamond, kenny leon. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. As dorothy goes in search of the wiz, shes joined by the scarecrow michael jackson, the tin man nipsey russell and the cowardly lion ted ross. Forecasts, radar and storm tracking for raleigh, durham, chapel hill, cary, fayetteville and eastern north carolina.
The first wise move in this adaptation of the 1975 broadway hit, which reimagined the wizard of oz with an allafricanamerican cast, was making the. But you wouldnt know that from this elaborate doublelp soundtrack album, on which smalls broadway score is augmented by music written by producer. The wiz trailer directed by sidney lumet and starring diana ross michael jackson nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging. The wiz 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I paid to rent this movie and the movie kept buffering and skipping online, i didnt know that was possible, no it was not my internet connection because our. Its a story that will resonate, but it also goes a bit beyond. Get ready to click your heels the smashhit 1978 soundtrack to the wiz is finally on cd. How lumets the wiz became a black cult classic thegrio. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Apr 19, 2011 the wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer quincy jones and an allstar cast including lena horne, richard pryor, nipsey russell and ted ross. The wiz is a nice movie, but could be much, much better. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. When harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz.
The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and motown productions, and released by universal pictures on october 24, 1978. With a digitally remastered picture and the unforgettable soundtrack in new 5. When owen gets too stoned to function at a hiphop showcase. This is a fanfilm of the wiz which is property of motown and universal pictures.
The wiz 68 movie clip everybody rejoice 1978 hd youtube. Frank baums classic fantasy story, also adapted from the hit broadway musical of the same name, by up and coming future. Wral will have live team coverage at 10 on fox 50 and on wral news at 11. Here are the dates when you can visit dorothy at ncs. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the wiz near you. The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and.
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