NWT - Near West Theatre

i'll be turning 18 in less than a week and i've been doing some reflecting - particularly on the impact this organization has made in my life. in the short time i've been involved with NWT, my life has truly gone through a total evolution. i am happier than i have ever been. the friendships i've made, the things i'v...e learned and the places i've been taken thanks to NWT are invaluable to me. i can only speak superlatives of this organization; it's mission and the people who's hard work, dedication and passion make it all possible. thank you!Read More

We recieved this in an email and checked it out- it's true and very worthy of your time. If you have a moment- Send a card- A 5yr old boy, Noah Biorkman, is in the last stages of a 2 1/2yr battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer.The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noah's request is to get lots of Christmas cards.... Let's get him some. Send cards to: Noah Biorkman 1141 Fountian Viewcircle South Lyon,Mi 48178.Read More

THE WIZ

November 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, December 3, 4, 5 & 6
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday performances @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday performances @ 3:00 p.m.
*ASL performance by The Heard on December 3*

Tickets: $8 for Adults, $6 for children 12 & under

Book by William F. Brown
Music and lyrics by Charles Smalls
Based on the story: “Th...e Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by Frank Baum

"Tell me, should we try to stay,
should we run away, or would it be better
just to let things be." - Dorothy

"Ease On Down The Road" with us as this Tony Award winning Best Musical of 1975 storms onto our stage for the third time in NWT'S history. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion travel a fantastical, futuristic road trip and learn some things along the way about rising above one's background and the expectations of others.

As TIME magazine said, The Wiz is "….saucy with black urban humor, its talk is jumping jivernacular, its walk is a big city strut, its dances have a blowtorch frenzy, and its songs range from a warm gospel glow to the rock beat of a riveter mining asphalt."

"The Wiz is a multicultural collage in which Baum's themes speak to the broadest possible audience. Unquestionably, the humor and the heartbeat of the piece remains African-American at their source, but the overall effect is pluralistic and inclusive." - VARIETY

"Radiates so much energy you can hardly sit in your seat . . . great fun."-- N.Y. Post.

To purchase tickets, call: 216-961-6391
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Hi there,

I'm a big fan of "Narna" plays and was just wondering if I
could ask you a silly question about the version of the play you're doing. In
that particular version, when the White Witch get's off her sled, does she use
the dwarf as a footstool?

Also, would it be at all possible to view
photos or even video of th...at scene? Like either having it emailed to me or
buying / borrowing a copy of the show or anything like that? Live versions are
so hard to find, so if there's anything at all I can do, please let me
know.

Thanks so much and I hope to hear from you.

Best
wishes.

TiffanyRead More