The Wiz
CREATIVE TEAM
Music & Lyrics: Charlie Smalls
Book: William F. Brown
Writer of Additional Material: Amber Ruffin
Director: Schele Williams
Choreographer: Jaquel Knight
Associate Director: Alan Mingo Jr.
Associate Choreographer: Ashley Seldon
Music Supervisor, Orchestrations, & Music Arrangements: Joseph Joubert
CAST
Dorothy: Gabby Samone
The Wiz: Bryan Demond
Glinda: Toni Lorene Baker
Aunt Em/Evillene: April Renee Moye
Scarecrow: Jose E. Figueroa Jr.
Tinman: Jaelen Spellman
Lion: Asher Havon
Ensemble: Maurissa Cunningham, Ary’ana N. Davis, Marcus Elliott, Jay Fuqua, Chelsea Nicole Green, Malik Jordan, Travis Lucas, Kaiel Lynice Maynor, John Ray Jr., Khi’shawn A’quez Robinson
Swings: Kianna Kelly-Futch, Morgan Lewis, Allen McBride, Matthew J. McCray, Nadia Richardson
Photos by Jeremy Daniel
Crossroads Live
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National Tour - 2026
Production Photos
Spectrum News
The Wiz continues to be huge, and steeped in a rich history [with a] cast of exceptional and talented people.
The Capital Times
[As Dorothy, Gabby] Samone is earnest, with substantial vocal chops ... 'Soon As I Get Home,' her lovely first solo, establishes that Samone can have her pick of contemporary musical theater roles or pop stardom.
The Daily Cardinal
The chemistry of the core four characters was equally exceptional. Their relationship felt genuine instead of cheesy, and their vocal compatibility touched everyone’s heart during their final, slow rendition of 'Ease on Down the Road.'
