"The Wiz"– December 2017 at the Black Rep in Berkeley!

BERKELEY, Calif. - Dec. 1, 2017 - PRLog -- Ease on down the road with Dorothy and friends as BRG Mainstage Productions brings the wonder and amazement of "The Wiz" to the BRG stage. "The Wiz" is a staged musical filled with quick witted action and comedy.

"The Wiz" boasts an uplifting soulful musical score of R&B, Pop & Disco; that makes the audience want to dance in their seats. "The Wiz" is a timeless classic that inspires audiences to sing along with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion as they dance their way to Em City and their magical journey through Oz.

"The Wiz" boasts an uplifting soulful musical score of R&B, Pop & Disco. The All-Star BRG cast makes the audience want to dance in their seats and sing along to their favorite tunes. This production showcases the finest talent in the Bay Area: Nate' The Soul Sanger as Dorothy, Jamal as the Scarecrow, Stefon Williams as the TinMan, Chris Poston as the Lion, Dana Grant as Mz. 1, Divine Celiane as the Evil Witch, Niecey Living Single as the Good Witch andspecial appearance by Armand Carr as The Wiz on December 10th and 17th!

"The Wiz" runs December 1 - 17, 2017 at the Black Repertory Group Theater. Located at 3201 Adeline Street in Berkeley, CA 94703. One block south of the Ashby BART Station.

Family fun for all ages. Ticket Prices range from $12.50 to $50. Youth, Senior, Military/Veteran and Student discounts are available. Private parties are welcome with special rates for groups of 10 or more. VIP receive priority seating and one complementary beverage.

Finale Galas are on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM. The Pre-Show Reception features the delectable "From Sea to Soul Food" Buffet presented by Family Pot.

For more information call (510) 652-2120 or email info@blackrepertorygroup.com

Tickets are available online at http://www.blackrepertorygroup.com/the-wiz.html

Tickets will be available at the door. If tickets reflect "Sold Out" online please contact us to check for at-door ticket availability.

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"Wiz, The" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

THE WIZ

Book by William F. Brown

Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls

From the story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum

About BRG HETT and "The Wiz" Community Outreach Project

Black Repertory Group's HETT Program – Health Education Through Theater –  The BRG HETT program has partnered with several key organizations is the SF Bay Area to provide free show tickets to homeless families in our community. Offering them a chance to bond and experience the arts, all while having some family fun.

Discover ways to get involved: donate water, tickets, be an usher for the day. To find how to get involved with the BRG HETT "The Wiz" Community Outreach Project please call (510) 652-2120.

About Black Repertory Group, Inc.

Established in 1964 the Black Repertory Group, Inc. - BRG, located in Berkeley, CA is a Cultural Arts Center that houses the Birel L. Vaughn Theater. For over 50 years as "Keepers Of The Culture" the BRG continues to take pride in presenting quality entertainment. As the longest running BRG in the nation; the BRG stage has been the home for scores of talent that have arisen to fame including: Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Mooney, Danny Glover, David Talbert, Art Evans, Terri Vaughn, Kelita Smith and so many more...

To find out more about the history of the BRG and the variety of Programs & Services offered to the community please visit www.blackrepertorygroup.com.