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‘The Wiz’ Director Schele Williams on How She Honors Show’s Legacy and Layers in Black Culture in Broadway’s Latest Revival

"The Wiz" Director Schele Williams on honoring Black culture and history in Broadway's latest revival.

This season, she became the first Black woman in 50 years to direct a musical with “ The Notebook.” “The Wiz” is currently in previews, and after a successful national tour it will open at the Marquis Theater on April 17. Beachler’s experience as a production designer in film of using the Volume stage as an extension, brought her cinematic ideas to Brodie who ran with them. While the scenery appears minimal, Williams encourages audiences to look closer at the design which is deeply layered with elements of Black culture and history.

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