"The Wiz" Comes To Boston For 50th Anniversary With Vibrant New Production

CBS Boston

August 19, 2025

"The Wiz," the re-telling of "The Wizard of Oz" with an all-Black cast, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a vibrant new production updated for a modern audience in Boston.

"It stands the test of time because we all want to find out and discover who we are and where we fit in," said Elijan Ahmad Lewis, who plays the Scarecrow, the same role played by Michael Jackson in the movie. "It's an honor to follow him. I know I'll never be Michael Jackson. I don't want to be Michael Jackson, but I want to pay homage to what he created in that icon of a role."

As for the Wiz himself, Alan Mingo, Jr. comes straight from Broadway. He said it's a big plus for the audience to know the story and characters before the curtain rises.

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