CD THE WIZ - Broadway Revival Cast 2024

Musik: Charlie Smalls
Text: Charlie Smalls

Darsteller: Nichelle Lewis, Deborah Cox, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, Avery Wilson, Wayne Brady, Melody Betts, Allyson Kaye Daniel

Label-Information:
THE WIZ (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) from the show's revival, captures the dynamic essence and vibrant energy of this iconic musical and breathes fresh life into the beloved score. The cast's powerhouse vocals and rich emotive tone bring new dimensions to the classic roles and make each track a powerful experience. The soundtrack showcases the musical's blend of R&B, soul and gospel influences, enhancing it's cultural resonance and modern appeal. The extraordinary Broadway cast features Nichelle Lewis as 'Dorothy,' Wayne Brady as 'The Wiz,' Deborah Cox as 'Glinda' and Melody A. Betts as 'Aunt Em' and 'Evillene,' Kyle Ramar Freeman as 'Lion,' Phillip Johnson Richardson as 'Tinman,' Avery Wilson as 'Scarecrow.'

Songliste:

• 1. Overture / Soon As I Get Home (Preprise) -- Nichelle Lewis (3:04)
  
• 2. The Feeling We Once Had -- Melody Betts, Nichelle Lewis (4:06)
  
• 3. The Tornado -- Orchestra (1:32)
  
• 4. He's the Wizard -- Deborah Cox (3:12)
  
• 5. Soon As I Get Home -- Nichelle Lewis (4:05)
  
• 6. You Can't Win -- Avery Wilson (3:29)
  
• 7. Slide Some Oil to Me -- Phillip Johnson Richardson, Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson (2:41)
  
• 8. Mean Ole Lion -- Kyle Freeman (1:58)
  
• 9. Ease on Down the Road -- Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson (2:22)
  
• 10. Be a Lion -- Kyle Freeman, Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Phillip Johnson Richardson (3:47)
  
• 11. Meet the Wizard -- Wayne Brady (1:53)
  
• 12. What Would I Do If I Could Feel -- Phillip Johnson Richardson, Kyle Freeman, Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson (3:04)
  
• 13. We're Gonna Make It -- Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson (1:38)
  
• 14. Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News -- Melody Betts (4:04)
  
• 15. Wonder, Wonder Why -- Nichelle Lewis (2:08)
  
• 16. Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day -- Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson (3:45)
  
• 17. Y'all Got It! -- Wayne Brady, Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson (3:14)
  
• 18. Ease on Down the Road (Reprise) -- Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson (1:44)
  
• 19. Believe in Yourself -- Deborah Cox (2:46)
  
• 20. Home -- Nichelle Lewis (3:30)