The Wiz
June 21 - August 4, 2019
Previews June 19 and 20
The November Theatre
Marjorie Arenstein Stage
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Book by William F. Brown
Direction by Kikau Alvaro
Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
"The Wiz is a Wow! for Families and a Summer Must-See!"
"An overload of joy... There may be no such thing as perfect, but I couldn’t find a single thing I didn’t like – no, love – about this production"
"Delightfully-entertaining romp down the Yellow Brick Road"
"Hang on to your hats, folks. The Wiz is a stunner."
Based on L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this fantastical show, set to the sounds of R&B, soul and pop, follows the adventures of Dorothy and her friends as they “Ease on Down” the yellow brick road.
Access for the Blind
Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m.
Virginia Rep is delighted to partner with Virginia Voice to offer select Audio Described performances for patrons with blindness or advanced visual impairment. Tactile tours will take place before the performance for patrons to meet some of the actors and touch some of the set pieces and props. Need based assistance with tickets is available. READ MORE...
Dedication - Lou Dean
With great affection and respect, we dedicate this production to the memory of Lou Dean. A legendary radio personality (he hosted countless programs on WRVA from 1957 until 2000), Lou was also a lifelong, enthusiastic supporter of the nonprofit performing arts. Whenever we asked for radio coverage, he bent over backwards to make it happen. After retirement, he personally emceed hundreds of performances at Dogwood Dell. For years, it was his recorded voice that welcomed you back home to Richmond when you landed at the airport. As a journalist, he not only covered your stories, he knew you on a first-name basis. In a world where everything changes, Lou’s friendship was a constant. We miss him greatly.