The Wiz in Atlanta

True Colors' founder, Kenny Leon along with actor Devere Rogers talk about The Wiz that runs though December 30th.



You're not in Kansas anymore. Its Atlanta, the home of True Colors Theatre Company. They're doing a new production of The Wiz which opened last night at the Rialto Theatre downtown.

The Wiz originally premiered on Broadway back in the mid 70's. It was a large-scale, all-black musical based on 1939 movie Wizard of Oz, playing up the theme of personal empowerment. It was a huge success and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It was later made into a film by the same name.

And now the theatrical version is back in Atlanta. True Colors' founder, Kenny Leon along with actor Devere Rogers talk about The Wiz with WABE's Lois Reitzes. The performance runs from December 20th to December 30th.