The Wiz Live! movie poster

The Wiz Live!

"Ease on down the road to Oz!"

December 3, 2015 1h 51m 7.0/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 2015. The Wiz Live! is a tv movie/music film. directed by Kenny Leon.

Starring Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, and Queen Latifah

Synopsis

Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have assembled a Tony-winning creative team, the imaginative Cirque du Soleil Theatrical and a diverse cast of showstoppers designed to create an eye-popping new take on the musical unlike anything ever seen.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 3, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (50 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • NBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wiz Live! about?

Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Executive Producers Craig Zadan and ...

Who directed The Wiz Live!?

The Wiz Live! was directed by Kenny Leon.

How long is The Wiz Live!?

The Wiz Live! has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was The Wiz Live! released?

The Wiz Live! was released on December 3, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Wiz Live!?

The main cast of The Wiz Live! includes Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah, Amber Riley, David Alan Grier.