THE WIZ

The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present this mega hit at the Civic Center Little Theatre on June 17, 18, 24, & 25 @ 8:00 and 19 & 26 @ 3:00 during FestivALL Charleston 2016. The Wiz is the soulful African American version of the classic Wizard of Oz fairy tale with a modern twist that retells the tale. The Wiz originated on Broadway in 1975, became a hit movie in 1978 and has enjoyed several reincarnations including a holiday 2015 television LIVE rendition. The music by Charlie Smalls is a lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul. The score includes Ease on Down the Road, Home, If You Believe, No Bad News, Mean ole Lion, No Bad News and Everybody Rejoice.