# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Wiz - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 Jan, 2027 at 07:15 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: The Wiz is a part of our 2026-2027 Broadway Series. Carson Center Broadway Subscribers receive priority access to tickets for this show. Become a new Broadway Subscriber or renew your subscription to buy early, keep the same seats for the full series, and secure tickets at the best season pricing. To become a Broadway subscriber, click here: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/packages/fixed/88 THE WIZ: Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Paducah! The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!” This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. The production features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others), director Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), award-winning choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black is King), additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers”). The production also includes "Everybody Rejoice" music and lyrics by Luther Vandross, as well as the "Emerald City Ballet" with music by Timothy Graphenreed. Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, The Wiz takes one of the world’s most enduring American fantasies, and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages. The Wiz premiered on Broadway in 1975 and became an instant sensation, going on to win seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Ted Ross), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Dee Dee Bridgewater), Best Choreography (George Faison), and in a Broadway first, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design (Geoffrey Holder). “Ease on Down the Road” became the show’s breakout single, and “Home” has since become a bona fide classic. That original production ran for four years (first at Majestic Theatre and later at The Broadway Theatre) and 1,672 performances on Broadway. A 1978 film adaptation starred Diana Ross, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Richard Pryor and Lena Horne, and marked Quincy Jones’ first collaboration with Michael Jackson. AUDIENCE ADVISORY: The Wiz is recommended for ages 8+. This production contains theatrical haze, smoke effects, and flashing lights. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paducah/the-wiz/200030275562615 - **Event Categories**: live-music, art, theatre, entertainment, raves, music, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 70 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Paducah - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003 - **lat**: 37.0863 - **long**: -88.59373 - **full address**: 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Wiz - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eff4324eeb02017f57c2a0c3f9d2df23de540182537b5a339675f41fa9dde45b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786946905 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Wiz being held? - **A:** The Wiz takes place on Thu, 07 Jan, 2027 at 07:15 pm to Thu, 07 Jan, 2027 at 07:15 pm at 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Wiz? - **A:** The Wiz is organized by The Carson Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Carson Center's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Carson Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Carson Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Wiz is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paducah, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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