The Wiz

  
The Wiz is described as a 'super soulful musical', and is a more contemporary, edgier version of the traditional The Wizard of Oz.  I read that it was the first Broadway production to have an all black cast!

 I know that I have seen it in the past, but do not recall exactly where.  Last night we attended granddaughter Zanni's high school version of the musical The Wiz.  It was clear that they all had a lot of fun preparing and producing the play.  There were a number of really good dance numbers involving most of the cast.

Zanni is red- head with green dress, center stage

     Zanni had the Aunt Em and Glinda roles.   I do not think I am being overly biased to say that Zandrea's singing was by far the best of the entire cast!  She has a really lovely voice, and did a fantastic job, despite having been sick most of the week!  She had at least three songs that were solos.  We were all very proud of her. (a number of the performers' voices were not at her caliber).

As Aunt Em

   The costumes were also quite impressive. There were a number of mature adults in the production, and my assumption is that they were either teachers or staff at the school.  The audience (who seemed to know them) enjoyed their over-the-top antics.

Zanni as Glinda the Good Witch

Michelle and Pedro attended last night as well.  Pedro gave our actor roses after the performance, which was a very thoughtful thing to do!   The rest of the family members are all going next weekend.

Zanni is about to finish tenth grade.  After her graduation in a couple of years,  we have a few years to wait before the next bunch are likely to be singing and dancing and performing.  They are currently 2 and 4.  Who knows what another dozen years may bring?  Maybe another Aunt Em and Glinda.  Ironically,  daughter V had those same roles in her high school version of the Wizard of Oz, some years ago!