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[11/23/15 - 10:21 AM]
Peacock Productions Reveals Exclusive Look at the Land of Oz in "The Making of The Wiz Live!"
The one-hour special airs this Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00/7:00c on NBC.

[via press release from NBC]

PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS REVEALS EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LAND OF OZ IN "THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE!"

Primetime Special Gives a Behind-the-Curtain Pass to NBC's Highly Anticipated Television Event, "The Wiz Live!"

"The Making of The Wiz Live!" Airs Wednesday, November 25 at 8pm/7c on NBC

NEW YORK - November 23, 2015 - Go behind the curtain in The Land of Oz with NBC's "The Making of The Wiz Live!" The hour-long primetime special produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions will give an exclusive backstage look at this holiday's highly anticipated television event, "The Wiz Live!" "The Making of The Wiz Live!" airs Wednesday, November 25 at 8pm/7c on NBC.

Watch a preview of "The Making of The Wiz Live!" here: http://www.peacockproductions.tv/specials/the-making-of-the-wiz-live/

"The Making of The Wiz Live!" is an all-access pass to the celebrities, music, costumes and design featured in "The Wiz Live!" The beloved Broadway musical, featuring songs such as "Ease on Down the Road," "Home," and "Be A Lion," is re-imagined with newcomer Shanice Williams playing the title role of Dorothy. The cast includes Tony Award nominee David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion, singer-songwriter-actor NE-YO as the Tin Man, and Elijah Kelley as the Scarecrow. Mary J. Blige plays Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Queen Latifah stars as the Wiz, the mysterious and powerful wizard who holds the keys to the Emerald City. Stephanie Mills, best known for playing Dorothy in the original Broadway production of "The Wiz," will portray Aunt Em. "The Wiz Live!" airs Thursday, December 3 at 8pm/7c on NBC.

Also co-starring in "The Wiz Live!" is Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba ("Orange Is the New Black"), who will play Glinda, The Good Witch of the South, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Amber Riley ("Glee") as Addaperle, The Good Witch of the North. Oscar winner Common will act as the Bouncer, the gatekeeper of the entrance to Emerald City.

"The Making of The Wiz Live!" is executive produced by Colleen Halpin and Mary Murphy serves as director. Sharon Scott is the president and general manager of NBC News' Peacock Productions.

"The Wiz Live!" is executive produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Kenny Leon and Matthew Diamond serve as directors with new written material provided by Harvey Fierstein, music by Stephen Oremus and Harvey Mason Jr., and Fatima Robinson serves as choreographer. "The Wiz Live!" is produced by Universal Television in association with Cirque Du Soleil Theatrical.

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About Peacock Productions:

Peacock Productions, a division of NBC News, is a nonfiction production company that combines the editorial expertise, technical resources, and seasoned talent of NBCUniversal to create series, events, and live specials for global audiences. Peacock Productions reaches more than 300 million people worldwide every year across broadcast, cable, syndication, and emerging platforms with its award-winning specials and series. Sharon Scott is the President and General Manager. For more information, visit: http://www.peacockproductions.tv/





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