Mark your calendars, Dallas. On September 9-21 at the Fair Park Music Hall, the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz will hit the stage, bringing its legendary blend of soul, funk, and joy to North Texas as part of its first national tour in 40 years. This Broadway-bound revival is already one of the most anticipated theatrical events of the season, and Dallas audiences will be among the first to experience it.
When The Wiz first premiered in the 1970s, it didn’t just retell The Wizard of Oz—it reinvented it. With a groundbreaking score steeped in gospel, rock, and finger-snapping funk, it introduced Broadway to a new rhythm and a new voice. Dorothy’s journey to find her place in the world became a celebration of community, courage, and identity, reshaping what musical theatre could be.
Now, a dazzling creative team is breathing new life into this classic. Direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, Disney’s Aida revival), choreography by cultural force JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black is King), and fresh material from the brilliantly sharp Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers) promise a production that’s as exhilarating as it is soulful.
Expect beloved numbers like “Ease on Down the Road” and “Everybody Rejoice” to shine with fresh choreography, a dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop, and the same boundless joy that made the original a cultural landmark.
After four decades, the Yellow Brick Road is winding back through Dallas, inviting audiences to laugh, sing, and celebrate together. The Wiz isn’t just a show—it’s a homecoming. And this time, everybody’s invited to rejoice.
