With Evillene (Mable King*) dead, her powerful spells. Soon all her sweat shop workers and prisoners are free from her hold over them and “strip” way their hideous wicked witch skin. They all celebrate with Dorthy (Diana Ross), Scarecrow, (Michael Jackson), Tin Man (Nipsey Russell), and Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross*). This large cast dance member is the brain child of choreographer Louis Johnson, whose high energy, and interdisciplinary vocabulary captures the energy of the song lead by The Wiz Singers Adult Choir member Luther Vandross.
King originated the role of Evillene- Wicked Witch of the West in the Tony Award winning Broadway musical and reprised her role in the film version. Ted Ross also performed as the Cowardly Lion in the Broadway production, where he earned a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.
The Wiz-A Brand New Day (Everybody Rejoice)
