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The Wiz
Book • 1975
The Wiz is a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', featuring music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and a book by William F. Brown.
It was later adapted into a film in 1978, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
The story follows Dorothy and her friends as they journey through Oz, blending soul and R&B music with the classic tale.
It was later adapted into a film in 1978, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
The story follows Dorothy and her friends as they journey through Oz, blending soul and R&B music with the classic tale.
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when discussing movies.


Sean Fennessey

The Oscars Hangover Mailbag. Plus: Bong Joon-ho Returns!
Mentioned in the discussion of remakes of earlier films adapted into stage musicals and then into films.

The Intelligence: Iran increases the stakes in the Middle East
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as a film that rocked his world because it told the story of The Wizard of Oz in his cultural language.


Paul Tazewell

Best Of: George Clooney / Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
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in reference to his Emmy win in 2016, and also his high school production.


Paul Tazewell

‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell




