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The Wiz live! [videorecording] / Universal Television ; produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon.

Smeland, Donna Suchan. (television producer.). Leon, Kenny, (television director.). Diamond, Matthew, (television director.). Fierstein, Harvey, 1954- (screenwriter.). Smalls, Charlie, (composer,, lyricist.). Williams, Shanice, (actor.). Kelley, Elijah, (actor.). Riley, Amber, (actor.). Aduba, Uzo, (actor.). Queen Latifah, 1970- (actor.). Blige, Mary J., (actor.). Grier, David Alan, 1955- (actor.). Common (Musician), (actor.). Mills, Stephanie, 1957- (actor.). Ne-Yo (Musician), (actor.). Smeland, Donna Suchan, (television producer.). Fierstein, Harvey, 1954- (screenwriter.). Robinson, Fatima, (choreographer.). Tazewell, Paul, (costume designer.). McLane, Derek, (production designer.). Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Shanice Williams, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Stephanie Mills, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Common. (Cast).

Summary:

Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (2 hours, 15 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Universal City, California : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Special features: The making of the Wiz Live!
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls ; choreography by Fatima Robinson ; special acrobatic effects by Cirque du Soleil ; costume designer, Paul Tazewell ; production designer, Derek McLane.
Participant or Performer Note:
Shanice Williams, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Stephanie Mills, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Common.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Orginally broadcast on television in 2015.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: Not rated ; Canadian Home Video Rating: G.
System Details Note:
DVD; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; English Dolby Digital 5.1; region 1, NTSC.
Language Note:
English dialogue.

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Subject:
Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Oz (Imaginary place) > Drama.
Genre:
Television adaptations.
Television musicals.
Television specials.
Televised performances.
Live television programs.
Made-for-tv movies.

Available copies

  • 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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Richlands Branch Library DVD MUS WIZ (Text) 36015001391362 Adult Video Available -
Carver School Road Branch DVD MUSICAL RATING NR (Text) 2112502152861 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Henderson Main Branch 791.45 W / Television (Text) 33258008264470 Adult Video Available -
High Point Library DVD MUSICAL WIZ (Text) 30519010011115 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library DVD 37732 (Text) 39149007374457 Adult Video Available -
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center DVD MUSICAL RATING NR (Text) 2112502298734 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Manteo Library DVD F WIZ (Text) 39488300880558 Adult Video Available -
Reynolda Manor Branch DVD MUSICAL RATING NR (Text) 2112502062748 Adult Video Fiction Available -

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