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Alan Mingo Jr. first fell in love with “The Wiz” while watching the 1978 film adaptation, a favorite of his mother’s, singing along with Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Thirty-five years later, Mingo has become the preeminent representation of The Wizard and is paving the way for a whole new generation of theater lovers.

“The Wiz” is a musical retelling of “The Wizard Oz” through the lens of Black characters and culture performed with an all-Black cast.

Alan Mingo Jr as The Wiz in the North American Tour of THE WIZ. PHOTO: JEREMY DANIEL

The 2025 Broadway tour, directed by Schele Williams, blends the songs and narrative of the 1978 film with that of the original Broadway production. It makes a few tweaks to appeal to a contemporary audi

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