Dorothy got swept up in a tornado again, but this time, she landed in El Paso for the opening night of the North American tour of the famous Broadway show, \u201cThe Wiz\u201d. The cast performed from Feb. 18 to 22 at the Plaza Theater, bringing this modern classic to the border.<\/p>\n
The production is directed by Schele Williams, and features performances by acclaimed musical theatre stars, including Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade and many more. The audience was excited to experience Broadway magic and be transported into the World of Oz.<\/p>\n
Chloe Uribe, who had never heard of \u201cThe Wiz\u201d before, was in the audience ready to be surprised.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am excited because I know absolutely nothing about it, which is what is intriguing to me, especially since this past year we had \u2018Wicked\u2019 come out, so that\u2019s really interesting,\u201d Uribe said. \u201cI had this conversation with my mom that apparently, they had made a movie out of this with Michael Jackson, to which I had no idea about. So, I\u2019m excited. I\u2019m coming in without like comparing it to anything, just fully here to see the show.\u201d<\/p>\n
For others, it wasn\u2019t their first time easing down the yellow brick road. Celine Hallman, an audience member grew up as a huge fan of \u201cThe Wiz,\u201d and was sitting in front row as she reminisced in stories from her childhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo far, everything is good. It reminds me of when I was younger, and I love it,\u201d Hallman said. \u201cIt\u2019s very nostalgic.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Wiz\u201d follows the story of Dorothy, a girl who didn\u2019t know where she belonged, but everything changed after she gets swept in a tornado and landed in the World of Oz. In her search to go back home to Kansas, she ends up making friends, killing witches and finding herself.<\/p>\n
Beyond being a fun retelling of the original \u201cThe Wizard of Oz,\u201d everything from the scenic design, the colorful costumes and dancing styles is also a celebration of African American culture.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, man, it\u2019s beautiful. I am just in awe. I\u2019m looking at everything, the makeup, the dances. Everything is amazing,\u201d Hallman said.<\/p>\n
People in El Paso were excited to welcome Broadway to their city. Luiz and Denise Romero, a couple attending the show, arrived in true Emerald City fashion, dressed in Glinda and Scarecrow costumes. Guests of all ages lined up to take photos with them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe rarely get an opportunity to have \u2018The Wiz.\u2019 So, we used to go to a lot of concerts. And I thought it would be nice to dress up.\u201d Denise Romero said.<\/p>\n
As \u201cThe Wiz\u201d continues its North American tour, El Paso audiences hope the Yellow Brick Road leads back to their city again one day.<\/p>\n
Vivien Noe C is a staff reporter at The Prospector and can be reached at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
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