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Which song from The Wiz helped attract huge audiences through a TV ad campaign?
Which song from The Wiz helped attract huge audiences through a TV ad campaign?
What term did lead composer Charlie Smalls use to describe The Wiz's signature style?
What term did lead composer Charlie Smalls use to describe The Wiz's signature style?
How long did it take to finish the score for The Wiz?
How long did it take to finish the score for The Wiz?
Which actress was adamant about playing Dorothy in the film version of The Wiz?
Which actress was adamant about playing Dorothy in the film version of The Wiz?
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Who persuaded Universal Pictures to make the film version of The Wiz with Diana Ross in the lead?
Who persuaded Universal Pictures to make the film version of The Wiz with Diana Ross in the lead?
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Who was the first person cast in the 2015 televised update of The Wiz?
Who was the first person cast in the 2015 televised update of The Wiz?
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At what age did Stephanie Mills find out about The Wiz?
At what age did Stephanie Mills find out about The Wiz?
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What did Stephanie Mills say about auditioning for The Wiz?
What did Stephanie Mills say about auditioning for The Wiz?
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What critical success did the original Broadway musical version of The Wiz achieve?
What critical success did the original Broadway musical version of The Wiz achieve?
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How old was Charlie Smalls when he died?
How old was Charlie Smalls when he died?
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Who played the role of Dorothy in the original ensemble of The Wiz?
Who played the role of Dorothy in the original ensemble of The Wiz?
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What was Michael Jackson's role in The Wiz?
What was Michael Jackson's role in The Wiz?
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Who oversaw Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz?
Who oversaw Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz?
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How long did it take to put on Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz?
How long did it take to put on Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz?
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Who was originally cast as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz?
Who was originally cast as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz?
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Why did Buddy Ebsen end up in an iron lung during the filming of The Wizard of Oz?
Why did Buddy Ebsen end up in an iron lung during the filming of The Wizard of Oz?
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Who played the Tin Man in The Wiz Live?
Who played the Tin Man in The Wiz Live?
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What is the main objective of Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz?
What is the main objective of Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz?
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Who is the evil sister of Evermean in The Wiz?
Who is the evil sister of Evermean in The Wiz?
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What is the biggest obstacle faced by Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz?
What is the biggest obstacle faced by Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz?
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Study Notes
The Wiz: Background and Production
- The song "Home" from The Wiz was used in a TV ad campaign to attract huge audiences.
- Composer Charlie Smalls described The Wiz's signature style as "R&B-soul-gospel-funk-rock".
Development and Casting
- It took Charlie Smalls 6 months to finish the score for The Wiz.
- Diana Ross was adamant about playing Dorothy in the film version of The Wiz.
- Motown Records founder Berry Gordy persuaded Universal Pictures to make the film version of The Wiz with Diana Ross in the lead.
- Queen Latifah was the first person cast in the 2015 televised update of The Wiz.
- Stephanie Mills found out about The Wiz at the age of 17.
- Stephanie Mills said that auditioning for The Wiz was a "dream come true".
Original Broadway Musical
- The original Broadway musical version of The Wiz achieved critical success.
Cast and Crew
- Charlie Smalls was 49 years old when he died.
- Stephanie Mills played the role of Dorothy in the original ensemble of The Wiz.
- Michael Jackson played the role of the Scarecrow in The Wiz.
- Michael Bush oversaw Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz.
- It took 4 hours to put on Michael Jackson's makeup in The Wiz.
- Buddy Ebsen was originally cast as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz.
- Buddy Ebsen ended up in an iron lung during the filming of The Wizard of Oz due to a severe allergic reaction to the aluminum dust used in his makeup.
- Ne-Yo played the Tin Man in The Wiz Live.
Storyline
- The main objective of Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz is to find the Wiz.
- Evillene is the evil sister of Evermean in The Wiz.
- The biggest obstacle faced by Dorothy and her companions in The Wiz is navigating through the Land of Oz.
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The Wiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Broadway Musical's Journey to Success
