The cast is set for NBC’s ambitious live reproduction of the urban remake of the classic Wizard of Oz musical.
Yesterday, NBC released art for The Wiz featuring lead cast members Shanice Williams (Dorothy), David Alan Grier (the Cowardly Lion), Ne-Yo (the Tin Man) and Elijah Kelley (the Scarecrow).
Openly gay actress Queen Latifah plays the Wiz — a role traditionally played by men.
Others cast in key roles include R&B singer Mary J. Blige (Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West); Uzo Aduba as Glinda, the Good Witch; Amber Riley as Addapearle; Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em; and rapper Common as the Bouncer.
As a teenager Mills, 58, played Dorothy in the long-running Broadway stage play The Wiz.
The Wiz airs on NBC on Dec. 3.
Awww chit! David Alan got a gig!!!
Ne-Yo as the Tin Man…?????
I’m glad to see Stephanie Mills will have a role.
Ok….am I wrong for looking at the picture and thinking I am not for this right here at all? It could be good though…Chris Brown should of been the scarecrow, IMO. But we will see…..are they changing the songs and stuff as well?
I’ve never heard of the girl playing Dorothy. I might watch.
I can’t do too many remakes because they are not remade right
I think I’d rather watch the repeat of the original movie. What can this new bring to the table? Come on now, Queen Latifah as the Wiz!!!!! *shrugs*
Right! Where did they pull the Reverend Leon Lonnie Love from? Shyt, I thought the picture up top was Mr. Brown..
THIS
David Alan’s that dude!
Hilarious lol
I think Chris Brown would have been an amazing Scarecrow with his sanging and dancing self. But this appears to be a talented group so I think they can do it some justice. I will definitely be watching.
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You right.
Still wanted Chris tho.
I didn’t like the original and won’t be watching this remake. I’m not here for it.
I just….you know how they tend to redo movies and stuff and it’s not right at all? That’s what I am worried about. I hope it’s good though…I would hate for them to mess it up.
I like David Allen Grier and the fact that this is live means we may get some funny, off the cuff bits.
You did not like it at all? None of it? Girl I LOVE that movie!
SO no one else thought, the person in the lion costume was Mr. Brown? Before reading that is…. no? Ok
Them monkeys and that subway scene scared the crap out of me when I was little, but I always loved the music of this movie!
I couldn’t get into it. I watched it as a kid and when I got older. I didn’t like anything about it.
One of my fave roles of his was in Blank Man, remember that? He’s one of those comedians that just never really took off, but still great at whatever he does. Earthquake is another.
Smh leave shyt alone… Sick of all these Damn remakes
Agreed! Both of them!
I thought the scarecrow was Coolio circa 1995.
YESSSS!!!!!! The music was the best! And when they got to the Wiz and the people were changing colors and dancing?! I LOVED that part!!! “You got to be seen in green. Wouldn’t be caught dead in red. Cus if you are seen in green, that means you got bread!” hahahahah. LOVE it
I like The Orginal and The Wiz… lolol!
DEAD
Nice. I’m looking forward to this.
Quincy was playing the hell out of that gold piano! With his glitter sprayed Afro! LOL!!! That Oz dancing part was like watching a 70’s fashion show!
I have The Wiz as a station on my Pandora… lol
Anybody here see the Broadway show Wicked? Finally saw it last year and it put a whole new spin on this story.
YES!!! Girl they were sharp!!!! And that dancing was on point!! TALENTED!!! Lord, PLEASE don’t let them mess this remake up.
I thought, remake… when did they remake it? Has it been in a vault all of this time? Kind of like those new Tupac albums that come out every year.
No, but tell me about it!!
What?? What kind of songs does it play?
Flex’s wife….she sang “I Love Your Smile” back in the 90’s…she’s a little old to be playing the role of a teen though…Dorothy was just a teenager ijs
Songs from the movie, and songs from Quncy, MJ, Diana….I love it.
I’ve been meaning to see it. They have it here every year. I plan to get more cultured in the near future so I should be going next time it comes through.
I don’t have any illusions that it will be better, I just don’t want it to be bad. I can live with different, yet comparable.
That’s her?! *goes back up top to look* And she is a singing someone! Good for her!
Hmmm…I may have to add that station to my list.
That’s not her. Flex’s wife name is Shanice Wilson.
Exactly my feeling.
It was really, really good!! Try and go see it the next time it’s in your area.
The original movie is telling the American people, where the country was heading, and I be dam, we are living it
I don’t think so. This chick is young.
Oh lol
Yes, I was thinking it don’t look like her, but maybe it was the hair. It would of been nice for her. Too bad.
I see they didn’t have to do much to recreate Neyo’s look….no need for a hat, when you already have a tin head!
DEAD
Him and Loretta Divine are on a sitcom with comedian Jerrod Carmichael whose standup I love [it can be hit or miss depending on your taste] but I definitely recommend it, it’s cutting edge and nice to see us doing something realistic on tv, not cooning out.
Just rude.
I know…the day awaits!
LOL!
It’s like a behind the scenes of how all the other characters came to be. The witches, tin man, scarecrow. Like the 2 main witches used to be best friends and how their lives intersected with the other characters long before Dorothy came on the scene. I didn’t think I would like it (bc I’m not s lover of the original Wizard story), but it was AWESOME! I understood why it’s won so many awards. Go see it if you ever have the opportunity.
Bwhahahaha!!!!
To early, just to darn early!
No Breezy????
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Dead ?
What channel is this on? Name of show?
My original reply is in moderation for some reason. It’s like a behind the scenes of how all the other characters came to be. The 2 main witches used to be best friends and their lives intersected with the other characters long before Dorothy came on the scene. I didn’t think I would like it (bc I’m not s lover of the original Wizard story), but it was AWESOME! I understood why it’s won so many awards. Go see it if you ever have the opportunity.
Loretta Divine
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One of my favorite actresses <3
Morning Roses!
Can’t figure out why every time I answer you I get put into moderation. Let’s try again. It’s the story behind the 2 w itches and the other characters before Dorothy came around.
SO THE WIZ WAS A STUD?
SENTIMENTS THO!
The Carmichael Show, I believe, and it’s on NBC. It came on the same day as Craig Robinson/Megan Goode show, not many viewers.
I THOUGHT IT WAS HER TOO!
Good. Gm again. I can’t wait and will be watching.
It’s on NBC and it’s called the Carmichael Show. I think it’s on its off-season now tho. Didn’t see the whole season tho just caught a few episodes. Very realistic lol.
Bahawaa. I almost spit my coffee out. Gm and you are funny!!
Dead!
Earthquake opened for Mike Epps when I went to see him a couple of years ago. Earthquake was far better than Mike Epps.
Ohhhh. A back story. That sounds interesting. *goes to google*
Morning. Did you Twd show came back Sunday. I watch zombies on the Brad Pitt movie World Z and was too scared to sleep. Lol
“AY BAY BAY!”
That lion looks like somebody’s real life uncle.
If you have the opportunity, go see it. Definitely worth the money!
Hey((hugs). How is Lil Low E doing?
It is, but its never too early for a good laugh…maybe I need my coffee!
He fit right in. Head first.
LOL!
I SCROLLED UP…BROWN INDEED
Gm,Harley,*lays beside you*
SURE, yea ok.
Neyo’s ole Chicken George azz…WHATEVER
LMAO!! Sure did. Did even need to go into costume….just spray paint his whole face and body in silver!
MORNING!
QUINN…”YOU CAN LIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE”….That is MY SHYT….
SHE’S DOING BETTER…ASKED FOR A NEW FACE THE OTHER DAY. I FLATLINED! IT’S REALLY DARK BECAUSE SHE’S REALLY FAIR, BUT IT’LL CLEAR UP. SHE’S A VAIN 4 YEAR OLD.
MISS…
Morning
CHRIS WOULD’VE TORE THAT YELLOW BRICK ROAD TF UP!
So King Latifah didn’t learn with Steel Mognolia’s huh?…Yea ok slickback.
Lol try Cocoa Butter soap to help clear scars!! Dee 2 has the soap and is 7 years old with her girly girl self!!
Ima watch bc Stephanie Mills IS that bish but Mike, Diana, and Lena ARE THE WIZ.
Morning luv
Fuggin Dead
I’m here for the lion’s locks though…
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LMAO
LMAO!!
Awe me and my girls will be watching this!
Yes she is that woman can get with the best
I’m done.
I sure wish they had the girl who was legally blind to join as a cameo…so she can ask the wizard for her eyesight. Would make my day!
Hey Whitty. How are you?
Enjoyed this as a kid. Enjoyed it even more as I got older and was introduced to that bad bytch, Mary Jane.
Hands down, one of the best movies to watch while blazing.
BUT SECRET LIFE OF BEES IS OK THO? YES? NO? POSSIBLY OR DOUBTFUL?
Gone now. Git!
Was Mike the Scarcrow or lion? need to rewatch!!!
What happened to that ABC show with him and Loretta Divine?!? I saw one episode over the summer. Chit was funny
Oh dear
I pray that they do not mess it up! I LOVED this movie!
rapper Common as the Bouncer.
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Ion remember any Bouncers in the Wiz … This better not be a remix ?
My favorite scene is when they get to Oz and they do the changing of the colors. The choreography in that scene is everything to me. The costumes were bomb too
YOU DON’T SAY!
The Carmichael show. It was renewed for season 2.
I was thinking he was going to be the guard at the door who originally wouldn’t let Dorothy in to see the Wiz.
Scarecrow.
I love the original SM and still cry when Sally Field fall out at the burial of her daughter.
The remake was a failure! But Queen did make Bessy and won an Emny! So I will give her a pass onSM?
PUT THE STICK DOWN LUCY…THAT ISHT HURT!
::phew:: I thought it was cut after one episode. That season premiere had me dying but I haven’t seen anything since
I’LL HAVE TO TRY THAT…WALMART, WALGREENS, OR BEAUTY SUPPLY?
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I don’t like Dorthey’s outfit up top….
When they do another reproduction, I’m sure they will pick Chris Brown to be the Scarecrow.
I think they had like a couple of episodes and it went off the air. I thought it was cancelled but they were actually renewed.
I can’t wait for this absolute family favorite love love love this movie 1 of the best
IT WAS SO SAD AND ADORABLE…
“MOMMY I’M NOT PRETTY ANYMORE”
“NO SWEETIE YOU’RE VERY PRETTY. IT’S GONNA CLEAR ALL THE WAY UP.”
“MOMMY…CAN I GET A NEW FACE?”
AND JUST IMAGINE THAT IN A 4 Y.O. GIRLY GIRL VOICE
Beauty supply or Family Dollar Store. They have Fade cream for scars and soap which is black products!
Also I stalked the GAME’s IG…he has the potential to be so fuggable. Well he IS fuggable but he has the potential to be Papi in public…smh
Awww get her some black products and she will heal up fine. Just make sure she don’t have open skin before you use it!!
I didn’t watch, I was too busy not caring about it.
NO. idc about her turning Bessy out…it shouldn’t have been touched.
I LOVE Stephanie Mills!
Back in the 80s, I was walking through Washington Park when I heard a beautiful voice wafting through the air… it was Stephanie performing a free concert.
The show was phenomenal!
Watching Oprah and see has a contest for readers of the O magazine. She was on CBS news with Gail pal
THIS we agree on. She is THAT woman.
Some things should be left alone. Remaking the Wiz is like using tofu instead of a ham hock in collard greens. It just won’t be right. Peri-ya ad.
Agree Stephanie has a beauty ful voice and should had went farther with her career.
I love David Alan Grier !! that is all.
Easy on down, Easy on down , the roooaadd. I love this movie. I don’t think the half naked dancers at the end should be reintroduced .
BOL. Everytime I say that I hear Cicely Tyson. Why!? ?
that is NOT her. Her name is Shanice Washington ???
You are right! But they remake a lot of shows and turn them into horror shows! Not just a black cast remake!!
Folks would just start dropping tips in his cup…….on set. LOL
Does anyone know when the Misty Copeland movie is coming out?
Sup everyone *head nod*
I’ll be watching !
I saw her and Freddie Jackson in concert. Real grown folks sh!t.
ease on down, ease on down the road…..?
Have you seen the video of her singing “Never Knew Love Like This Before” with Anita Baker on background vocals?
If you haven’t, look for it on YouTube.
Was Freddie still fat?
(Leans in yer BLOG room)HEY NANNA BOO!!!
*offers up black card* I’ve never watched (read: don’t remember SH!T about it) the Wiz all the way through.
Her body is BAD!
Off topic: I always knew the lottery and lotto machines were rigged! Now it is true! Dude in Iowa who had worked for the Lottery rigged it so he can win millions. Then rigged it for his friends in other states to win big. Glad his azz got busted. It is on You Tube and I won’t be buying another lottery ticket again?
Hold on to your card lol. This is coming from someone who doesn’t like the Wiz.
Will do thanks!;
Honestly Ne-Yo has the head to be tin man! I see he got a role with a “hat”!
(ducks head down,whispers)Me either
Thanks for the new show…FUNNY
So you gone come sit by me? LOL
I will check it out, HX
Hey BtP. Big(hugs). How are you? How did the music go at the job and which song did you pick??
Nope. This was skinny Freddie.
Slide over.
“DONT BRANG ME NO BAD NEWS!!!” my sista TREVECCA sang that shyt from start to finish to THIS day!!!:))))
Ohhh ?
He’s on The Carmichael Show too.
Rofllll why it gotta be a fitted?!? Wasn’t the tin man’s “hat” an oil filter or something? He’s giving trade realness. ??
I’m not looking foward to it…. Only because the the Wiz was/still scary for me! Love the music but to me it wasn’t a wholesome family movie it was torture! Lol
That’s that bullshyt
What?!?!?!?!…I didn’t know it was rigged
Wait whet?! Let me go watch.
KILLIN’ IT!
There’s a huge billboard of her in Orlando with I believe the statement to be: I will what I want.
Her book is inspiring also. Good read.
Honey, you should take this opportunity to be part of the in crowd. I’ll guarantee you he’s not the only one rigging machines.
A white guy rigged the machines to win. It’s in Iowa!
I wanna be his friend right now
*HUGGS*chyle… I did CAR WASH!!!!…and they still cool with me!!!!(smiles with pride,kicks back with legs crossed at the ankles)Yeaaaah,I did if for the hood!!!!they feel im with them in their struggle—i understand!
I know but it is true. Keeping my coins in my pocket! The machines has a computer where employers can go in and change the numbers! Now we know.
Why it gotta be a fitted tho?!? His head already sharp and shiny as it is. Wasn’t the Tin Man’s “hat” an oil filter or something? He is serving trade realness in that picture, and in life, lol. ??
? I’m here for it
Car wash . lmao. Good job.*pats BtP on the back* Veryyy good job!!
I’ll be watching.
Can’t he is in jail. Bloop!!
I got my granddaughter the soundtrack. We were jamming. My favorite is ” You can’t win and Slide some oil on me”.
Yall stupid. LOL
NOT HERE FOR KING TEEF AT ALL…GOT IT!
Anita sang background vocals for Stephanie? Wow. Never knew that.
Sooooooo, I just read that the officer involved in the Sandra Bland case, recently tasered a Black politician. SMH #blacklivesmatter yo
That’s crazy. So that’s why I never seem to win. ?
It happened during a live show. Look for it on YouTube.
I heard about that story, but I didn’t realize it was the same officer.
He got too greedy.
I wonder how Freddie is doing. I used to love “You Are My Lady.”
Yep, same officer, and the female officer that was there during the taser incident, was the same one that involved in the Sandra Bland case as well.
He at the door to Emerald City.
And got busted!!
Me neither!
Yes he would of
No that’s Shanice Wilson. This is a newcomer who can sing though.
New post
Lmaoooooo
1. Easy on Down the Road
2. I’m a Mean ole Lion
3. Slide Some Oil to me
My favorites Wiz songs. Now stuck in my head for the day.
Slide some oil to me
Let it trickle down my spine
If you don’t have S.T.P.
Crisco will do just fine.
Unsung should chronicle her career.
Mornting
See lol
Sweet Sensation is my ish. I love her voice.
YAAASSS!!!! Last I remember seeing him, he was real ashened over. #graylookin’
What’s the name of the book? I LOVE memoirs.
*scooches* LOL
Yeah, the last time I saw him, he looked ill. ?
Come sit with me and Harley. LOL *scooch over some more Harley*
Bwahahaha. Too early for your jokes.
Never Knew Love Like This Before, Sweet Sensation, Home, and Put Your Body In It are some of my favorite Stephanie Mills songs.
*dolphin laff as I take my seat*
Welcome. LOL
Same difference. LOL
LMAO!! Please go have a seat in the corner!!
Yes
I’ve been following this since day 1. The Wiz was my first Broadway play in 1976, I remember Stephanie Mills received at least a 5 minute standing ovation.
?????…he damn sure would’ve!
I hope this does well.
Chris would have made a great fit
What dj you think will be next???dolamite
I’ll stick to the original!
That’s not Shanice Wilson in that picture though.
CB definately would’ve been a great choice.
I forreal need to do some work. We backed up like a mug. LOL Folks waiting for their placenta’s and I’m on here fuggin round with yall. BBL. LOL
SET THAT BISH ABLAZE FOR EVERY 8 COUNT
That is not the Shanice Wilson married to Flex. At least that’s not her in that picture.
I better see more Advertisement on the MTA bus and Subway system in NYC. It’s mid-october and I didn’t see or hear anything…
Is this going to have a Caribbean vibe? Because the Lion looks like a Rasta and the Scarecrow looks like Vybz Kartel. I’m loving it tho, I think that Dorothy is super cute. I’m ready to watch this with my nieces and nephews.
I can’t stand him and his pink nips, but I wanted him too. Can’t deny talent, I don’t have to like him. Usher could have rocked the Tin Man
????????…hell yeeeeeahhhh!???….I am dyingggg.?? His ass does dance like a scarecrow too! He has that lanky, loose, light on his feet movement and I’ll be damn if he doesn’t include those arms and legs. ?????????. That goddamn Chris Brown, boy.??????
Wait a minute. Diana Ross was 30, they had change the script and make her a school teacher. Shanice looks younger now than Diana did when she played Dorothy. And I adore Miss Ross but she screamed whispered her way through the songs in that movie, at least Shanice bout to sang bae baaay!
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No one can play Dorothy better than Miss Stephanie Mills. No one.
That could not be that Shanice. That woman has children that could play Dorothy. The picture above looks nothing like that Shanice either.
That Lion though?
With her lil cute Jimmy the cricket looking self!!
Damn why our stuff always gotta look low budget?
Ben Vareen would have made a wonderful cowardly lion…but then again he’s a 108.
I hate musicals…that’s all I got
??Shame on you?
Pass.. stop doin dum chit that makes US look bad, for $.
(kisses)Awwwwwe sweetie don’t be that way…it just never interested me like that.(shrug shoulders)like the movie INKWELL…just never was interested.
Inkwel??? It was that boys damn hair that ruinT a could be classic???
Ummmm okay(scratches head)
I hope this doesn’t end up being like the Peter Pan remake they made w Christopher Walken, bless his heart…I love him…wasn’t his fault…but the world was not here for it. I hope this is good!!!!
Can’t wait I loved the original MJ and Diana was a classic
I was serious???
Lord knows my head is big…. But it’s round! Neyo didn’t need a mask just gray paint and that little hat!!!! ???
Imagine that little hat that tin man wore on his head!!!! ?
Can’t wait to see this
Can’t wait to see this
Yes just love her
Yes just love her
Can’t wait to see Mary J
Can’t wait to see Mary J