‘The Wiz’ Story and Characters | Box Seat Babes Podcast

July 3, 2025 Brian Kitson Broadway In Detroit, Fantasy, Musical, Stage Review, The Wiz, Tour 2 min read

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The Wiz has been entertaining people for 50 years and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon! This reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz follows the young Dorothy as she’s thrust into the colorful world of Oz. Lost and looking for a way home, she sets out on a journey, making some friends along the way. There’s such richness to the North American touring production of this iconic show that we couldn’t wait to break it down in our The Wiz story and characters discussion!

In this Box Seat Babes podcast episode, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down how the story of The Wiz differs from other stories set in the world of Oz, and how this particular production sets itself apart from previous productions of The Wiz! With so many outstanding performances in this touring show that just stopped at The Fisher Theatre as the final show of this season of Broadway in Detroit, which one stood out amongst the rest? Which character’s narrative spoke the most to us? Listen in to find out!

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