"The Wiz," 1977

THF735571 / "The Wiz," 1977
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Artifact Overview

The Wiz is a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel The Wizard of Oz featuring an all-Black cast that premiered in 1975. The plot faithfully retells Baum's story of Dorothy Gale and her journey through a magical land; the show's creative team incorporated elements of Black American history and culture to create the music, libretto, and aesthetic of The Wiz.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1977

Subject Date

August 1977

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.147.27

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Leslie A. and Cynthia R. Miller.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 5.5 in