The Wiz
Thu, 8 Dec 2005, 07:25 pmWalter Plinge7 posts in thread
The Wiz
Thu, 8 Dec 2005, 07:25 pm"The Wiz" is being shown at laycock st theatre 0n th 17-21st of january...this is a must see!!
if u loved the "Wizard of Oz" u will no dout love "The Wiz"..
the talented kids of Gosford Musical Society(GMS) with director Chris Walker (Guys and Dolls), musical director Kasey Mackenzie (Adelaide in Guys and Dolls & Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and choreographer Marni Webb have created a version that im sure will will leave u wanting more..
cast include Jessica Vickers as Dorothy..Zach Smith as Lion..Jordan Flemming as Tinman..Murrie Harris as Scarecrow..Aaron Taylor as The Wiz...Maddy Swan as Glinder and Kate Mackenzie as Evillene..
No dout some of the best talent on the coast..
with Michael Jackson playing the scarecrow in the original..u can imagin the fun vibe this show brings to the original story of the "Wizard of Oz"..
tickets are selling fast (great christmas pressie) :)
if u loved the "Wizard of Oz" u will no dout love "The Wiz"..
the talented kids of Gosford Musical Society(GMS) with director Chris Walker (Guys and Dolls), musical director Kasey Mackenzie (Adelaide in Guys and Dolls & Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and choreographer Marni Webb have created a version that im sure will will leave u wanting more..
cast include Jessica Vickers as Dorothy..Zach Smith as Lion..Jordan Flemming as Tinman..Murrie Harris as Scarecrow..Aaron Taylor as The Wiz...Maddy Swan as Glinder and Kate Mackenzie as Evillene..
No dout some of the best talent on the coast..
with Michael Jackson playing the scarecrow in the original..u can imagin the fun vibe this show brings to the original story of the "Wizard of Oz"..
tickets are selling fast (great christmas pressie) :)
Walter PlingeThu, 8 Dec 2005, 07:25 pm
"The Wiz" is being shown at laycock st theatre 0n th 17-21st of january...this is a must see!!
if u loved the "Wizard of Oz" u will no dout love "The Wiz"..
the talented kids of Gosford Musical Society(GMS) with director Chris Walker (Guys and Dolls), musical director Kasey Mackenzie (Adelaide in Guys and Dolls & Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and choreographer Marni Webb have created a version that im sure will will leave u wanting more..
cast include Jessica Vickers as Dorothy..Zach Smith as Lion..Jordan Flemming as Tinman..Murrie Harris as Scarecrow..Aaron Taylor as The Wiz...Maddy Swan as Glinder and Kate Mackenzie as Evillene..
No dout some of the best talent on the coast..
with Michael Jackson playing the scarecrow in the original..u can imagin the fun vibe this show brings to the original story of the "Wizard of Oz"..
tickets are selling fast (great christmas pressie) :)
if u loved the "Wizard of Oz" u will no dout love "The Wiz"..
the talented kids of Gosford Musical Society(GMS) with director Chris Walker (Guys and Dolls), musical director Kasey Mackenzie (Adelaide in Guys and Dolls & Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and choreographer Marni Webb have created a version that im sure will will leave u wanting more..
cast include Jessica Vickers as Dorothy..Zach Smith as Lion..Jordan Flemming as Tinman..Murrie Harris as Scarecrow..Aaron Taylor as The Wiz...Maddy Swan as Glinder and Kate Mackenzie as Evillene..
No dout some of the best talent on the coast..
with Michael Jackson playing the scarecrow in the original..u can imagin the fun vibe this show brings to the original story of the "Wizard of Oz"..
tickets are selling fast (great christmas pressie) :)
Walter PlingeWed, 18 Jan 2006, 07:41 pm
Re: The Wiz
Guys i saw the wiz last night and OH MY GOD it was such a EXCELLENT production i love the "eeiry Voice's" from above on the towers and AAron taylor has such a voice (and body, if only he were gay) i alo loved the costumes eevileen was supurbe and the cape and head "thing" just toped it off dorethy was so belivable i nearly cried that girl has a future in this industry an tinman and llion were also stand out but the suprising newcomer scarecrow murry i think has done a supurbe job with such a dificult role to the production team WELL DONE it has been such a pleasure to attnd your show i hope for a second season
Walter PlingeSat, 21 Jan 2006, 01:33 pm
Re: The Wiz
This show was just brilliant ; the sets, the lighting, the sound quality, the costumes, the choreography, the direction -- all were top knotch.
Forget the film version with Michael Jackson, which is dull as dishwater with a mis-cast Diana Ross as Dorothy. This stage version is halfway between the Wizard of Oz and the Wiz -- and all the better for it.
The enthusiasm of the youngsters was only bettered by their talent. There was no weakest link, as the Tinman, Scarecrow, the Wiz and the Lion tried to outdo each other by piling on the ham so thick you could have sliced it and sold it in a delicatessen. Brilliant performances from Dorothy, Toto (a standout) and the 3 witches, as well as cameos from gatekeepers and assorted flunkies kept me watching the whole time.
8 scheduled shows sold out and one extra was also sold out.
I think it can be summarised best by the lady outside the theatre trying to get 3 tickets and crying because there was only one available. 2 production team members gave up their seats to help her out.
A changing of the guard at Gosford Juniors, as this is the final show for some members who are moving on ; it will be interesting to see who steps in to fill the big shoes that will be vacated.
Again, the Juniors have thrown down a big challenge to the adults who will be starting Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers in early March ; it promises to be a cracker, too.
Forget the film version with Michael Jackson, which is dull as dishwater with a mis-cast Diana Ross as Dorothy. This stage version is halfway between the Wizard of Oz and the Wiz -- and all the better for it.
The enthusiasm of the youngsters was only bettered by their talent. There was no weakest link, as the Tinman, Scarecrow, the Wiz and the Lion tried to outdo each other by piling on the ham so thick you could have sliced it and sold it in a delicatessen. Brilliant performances from Dorothy, Toto (a standout) and the 3 witches, as well as cameos from gatekeepers and assorted flunkies kept me watching the whole time.
8 scheduled shows sold out and one extra was also sold out.
I think it can be summarised best by the lady outside the theatre trying to get 3 tickets and crying because there was only one available. 2 production team members gave up their seats to help her out.
A changing of the guard at Gosford Juniors, as this is the final show for some members who are moving on ; it will be interesting to see who steps in to fill the big shoes that will be vacated.
Again, the Juniors have thrown down a big challenge to the adults who will be starting Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers in early March ; it promises to be a cracker, too.
Walter PlingeWed, 25 Jan 2006, 02:03 pm
Re: The Wiz
he is gay...he must be a good actor for u to think his not
Walter PlingeThu, 26 Jan 2006, 08:52 am
Re: The Wiz
Congratulations to the cast production team and crew on a brillient show...its was an honor to work with you all..thanks to everyone who came and saw it..im glad u enjoyed it...hope to see u all at the next junior show!!! Yay!!
Walter PlingeMon, 6 Feb 2006, 01:03 pm
Re: The Wiz
Thankyou so much to the whole cast and crew for such an amazing time. We put on a fantastic show and I'm so proud of you all. I will take away some amazing memories from this experience and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. See you all at the next show. Good luck to Chris as he travels Oz. We'll miss you! To Kasey, Goodluck sweetheart. We love you and know you are going to do great in Melbourne. Till next show......... Marns x
Walter PlingeWed, 1 Mar 2006, 08:59 pm
Re: The Wiz
hey all, its now the eve of the next show,... and before we leave the wiz behind, just wanted to say another big thankyou to the awesome production team of wiz.... Marns, Chris, Kasey n Callum, thank you for all the awesome fun and laughs. heapsa great friends n memories. Jess V, you were absolutly mazing! great job girl, your gonna go far! Muz, again, another fantasic performance, even better knowing that as ur only just startin, you are only gonna get better n better man! Jordan, you are the best.... seriously! to aaron, kate, lara, gosden, maddy, em, jess you guys were all terrific. thank you for making this one of the best shows gms has ever seen! hope to work with you all again soon!!!!!!! see ya at auditions! zach