Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Step behind the curtain of The Wiz Live! — a modern re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz that blends Wicked Broadway brilliance, soul, and star power.
In this exclusive cast interview, Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and executive producer Neil Meron open up about bringing the legendary Stephen Schwartz musical with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to life.

🎭 Topics Covered:
- How The Wiz Live! came to NBC after The Sound of Music and Peter Pan Live
- Shanice Williams’ journey from open casting call to starring as Dorothy
- Ne-Yo on stepping into Michael Jackson’s shoes as the Tin Man
- David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley reflect on the legacy of The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz
- Behind-the-scenes stories about rehearsals, Cirque du Soleil choreography, and new music
- The truth about the silver slippers and how The Wiz connects to the original book

✨ Why fans love this interview:
It’s packed with nostalgia, laughter, and heartfelt insights into what makes The Wiz Live! so special — from its groundbreaking representation to its musical genius.

👑 Featuring:
Shanice Williams (Dorothy)
Ne-Yo (Tin Man)
Elijah Kelley (Scarecrow)
David Alan Grier (Cowardly Lion)
Neil Meron (Executive Producer)

🎵 “Ease on down the road” with this rare look into one of television’s most iconic live musicals!

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