
Zenescope uses all of these versions of the OZ mythos as the ground floor basis for its own bold, new stories, which have been ongoing for years. Although the film adaptations are certainly the highest profile versions of these stories, we should all be reminded that the OZ universe originated in a series of novels by L. That being said, it does feature the main villain from the sequel film, Return To OZ, which got my attention immediately. OZ: Return of the Wicked Witch – Zenescope Comic Book Reviewĭespite what the title may conjure up in your imagination, OZ: Return of the Wicked Witch is not a sequel to the classic film, wherein the Wicked Witch of the West is somehow resurrected from the puddle of goo she melted into at the climax of that 30’s musical. will launch the tour as the Wiz in Baltimore, and perform the role in its additional cities.Īdditional casting news for Dorothy will be announced in the coming weeks.įor a complete touring schedule, click here.

Wayne Brady will play the Wiz on Broadway as well as on tour in San Francisco and Los Angeles, while Alan Mingo Jr. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow.

Washington.Īs previously announced, the cast will feature Deborah Cox as Glinda and Melody A. The Wiz ensemble includes Maya Bowles, Shayla Alayre Caldwell, Jay Copeland, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Judith Franklin, Michael Samarie George, Collin Heyward, Amber Jackson, Olivia Jackson, Christina Jones, Polanco Jones, Kolby Kindle, Mariah Lyttle, Kareem Marsh, Anthony Murphy, Cristina Rae, Matthew Sims Jr, Avilon Trust Tate, and Keenan D. If you have read our book Park Lane School Presents… The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, why not put on your very own school production, using our play script as a starting point.The Wiz Revival Rounds Out Its Broadway EnsembleĬomplete ensemble casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of The Wiz, heading out on national tour this fall ahead of its Broadway return in spring 2024. They can be elaborately staged events, or just a simple assembly. It is a good way to end a term and get parents more actively involved. They can be performed at any time of the year and not just at Christmas.

Is an actor, who is comfortable learning lines and being on the stageĮnjoys making props, costumes, or helping with technical skills backstage, in sound or lightingĪ positive experience in a school play boosts confidence and helps a child to feel valued. There is a role for everyone, whether the child:

The school play enables a group, or class of children, to interact together and to work in a team. School plays are an incredible platform to introduce children to drama, to music, to theatre skills. Frank Baum, for you to adapt for your class or school performance. A short play script for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, based on the original book by L.
