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The Resource The Wiz live!, produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon

The Wiz live!, produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon

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Summary
Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (135 min.)
Note
  • Based on the musical "The Wiz."
  • Special features: The making of the Wiz Live!
Instance
Label
The Wiz live!
Title
The Wiz live!
Statement of responsibility
produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon
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Actor
Broadcaster
Choreographer
Composer
Costume designer
Film distributor
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Publisher
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Television director
Television producer
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls ; choreography by Fatima Robinson ; special acrobatic effects by Cirque du Soleil ; costume designer, Paul Tazewell ; production designer, Derek McLane
Date time place
Orginally broadcast on NBC in 2015
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Canadian Home Video Rating: G
Language note
English dialogue
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.W59 2015
PerformerNote
Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, Stephanie Mills, Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, Queen Latifah
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1952-
  • 1957-
  • 1956 June 30-
  • 1996-
  • 1970-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Smeland, Donna Suchan
  • Leon, Kenny
  • Diamond, Michael
  • Fierstein, Harvey
  • Common
  • Riley, Amber
  • Aduba, Uzo
  • Mills, Stephanie
  • Kelley, Elijah
  • Ne-Yo
  • Grier, David Alan
  • Blige, Mary J.
  • Williams, Shanice
  • Smalls, Charlie
  • Queen Latifah
  • Robinson, Fatima
  • Tazewell, Paul
  • Universal Pictures (Firm)
  • National Broadcasting Company
Runtime
135
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Gale, Dorothy
  • Gale, Dorothy
  • Oz (Imaginary place)
  • Oz (Imaginary place)
Technique
live action
Label
The Wiz live!, produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Based on the musical "The Wiz."
  • Special features: The making of the Wiz Live!
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn928642544
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (135 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025192327100
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61174714
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; English Dolby Digital 5.1; region 1, NTSC
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The Wiz live!, produced by Donna Suchan Smeland ; teleplay by Harvey Fierstein ; live television direction by Matthew Diamond ; directed by Kenny Leon
Publication
Note
  • Based on the musical "The Wiz."
  • Special features: The making of the Wiz Live!
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn928642544
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (135 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025192327100
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61174714
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; English Dolby Digital 5.1; region 1, NTSC
Video recording format
DVD

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