The journey to Oz begins in San Antonio as Wonder Theatre brings Black history and culture to the stage this month with the opening of The Wiz.
– The journey to Oz begins in San Antonio as Wonder Theatre brings Black history and culture to the stage this month with the opening of “The Wiz.”
According to a press release, the modern musical is a Black retelling of the classic children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” featuring a soundtrack filled with soul, gospel and rock music. Director Darcell Andre, who directed Wonder Theatre’s “The Color Purple,” is excited to highlight elements of Black culture in this story, using symbolic imagery and iconic photographs. He described the show as “sacred to the culture.”“We get a chance to see stories of Black folk who are not just singing in a choir robe,” Andre said, “but you can see Black characters in a fairytale place and a whimsical world.
“The Wiz” runs through Sept. 8. Follow Dorothy and her friends on their journey through Oz for approximately two hours and 15 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are $32 for adults, $26 for seniors, military, and first responders, and $18 for children and students. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visitAngelina D’Elia is an intern at KSAT 12. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and attends Trinity University in San Antonio. She will graduate in May 2025 with a double major in Communication and French and a Spanish minor.
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