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The Wiz

The Wiz - After (Poster) Partial 3 sheet This is an original Broadway theatrical poster for the 1975 production of The Wiz, featuring iconic artwork designed by legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser.Poster Details The Artwork: The central silhouette portrays a dancer from the original stage production who performed a specialized tornado dance. Her striking, stylized African American profile flows into a swirling, psychedelic headdress accented with vibrant purple, blue, green, and pink waves.The Catchphrase: The bold text at the bottom reads "THE WIZ IZ A WOW". This famous promotional tagline was extracted from theater critic Marilyn Stasio's rave review in the New York listings publication, Cue Magazine.Historical Significance: The 1975 show at the Majestic Theatre was a groundbreaking, all-Black soulful retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It went on to win seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.