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‘The Wiz Live!’ equals ratings gold for NBC, smashes ‘Peter Pan’

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Breaking down the performances in NBC’s The Wiz Live!

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The Wiz Live! was a celebration of Black joy, humanity

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Dorothy ready to ‘Hit the Quan’ and ‘Nae Nae’ in ‘The Wiz Live!’

It’s been 40 years since the play debuted on Broadway, and this latest revival, “The Wiz Live!” – which airs on NBC Thursday- is set to bring Dorothy, played by 19-year-old newcomer Shanice Williams…
/ December 1, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Stephanie Mills and Shanice Williams slay rendition of 'Home' from 'The Wiz Live!'

Stephanie Mills and Shanice Williams deliver a soul-stirring version of “Home” from ‘The Wiz’…
/ November 12, 2015
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First look at new trailer for NBC's 'The Wiz Live!'

NBC just released a new trailer trailer ‘The Wiz Live!’, set to the tune of “Ease On Down the Road” from the musical, that shows all the main characters in costume…
/ November 9, 2015
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First look at NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' cast costumes

Here’s a sneak pekk and some of the high fashion costumes from the upcoming ‘The Wiz Live!’ musical…
/ October 14, 2015
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Common, Ne-Yo join NBC's 'The Wiz Live!'

theGRIO REPORT – Common and Ne-Yo join the star-studded cast of NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live’…
/ August 13, 2015
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Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley join NBC's 'The Wiz Live!'

theGRIO REPORT – Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley have signed to star in NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’…
/ August 6, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Shanice Williams celebrates 'Wiz' casting as Dorothy, belts out lyrics to 'Home'

theGRIO REPORT – 18-year-old New Jersey native Shanice Williams celebrates being cast as Dorothy in the upcoming NBC production of ‘The Wiz Live!’
/ August 5, 2015