The Wiz opened in 1978, but NBC will air a live version with David Alan Grier, Shanice Williams and Elijah Kelley on Dec. 3.
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Dorothy
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Diva Diana Ross played the original Dorothy, but Broadway star Shanice Williams will play her in the live version.
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The Cowardly Lion
Image Credit: Michael Ochs/Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Ted Ross played the Lion in 1978. David Alan Grier will play the role of the Lion on Dec 3.
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The Scarecrow
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Michael Jackson played The Scarecrow in the 1978 version. Elijah Kelley will play the role in the NBC production.
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The Wizard
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Richard Pryor played The Wizard in 1978, but Queen Latifah is taking over the role now.
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The Tin Man
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC The role of the Tin Man was originally played by Nipsey Russell. Singer Ne-Yo will play the role in the live version.
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Evillene – The Wicked Witch
Image Credit: Michael Ochs/Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Mabel King originated the role of Evillene in 1978, and now Mary J. Blige will take over the role.
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Glinda – The Good Witch of the South
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC The unforgettable Lena Horne played Glinda first. Now Uzo Aduba will play the good witch.
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Aunt Em
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Actress Theresa Merritt played Aunt Em in the original film, but singer Stephanie Mills will play her in the live version.
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Addaperle – The Good Witch of the North
Image Credit: Universal Pictures, Paul Gilmore/NBC Thelma Carpenter played the Good Witch in 1978, and now Glee‘s Amber Riley will play her in the NBC live version.
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The original cast of ‘The Wiz’
Image Credit: Michael Ochs/Universal Pictures Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, Nipsey Russell and Richard Pryor starred in the original 1978 film.
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