Tickets for the North American tour of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m. for four scheduled performances at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock, BroadwayWorld reported. The production is set to play from January 8 through January 10, with ticket prices ranging from $34 to $114.
This isn’t just another stop on a tour; it’s the arrival of a culture-defining reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. By transforming a historically white American fantasy into an all-Black musical extravaganza, The Wiz has spent decades challenging the boundaries of Broadway. For Little Rock theatergoers, the stakes are about more than just a ticket—it’s about experiencing a production that blends soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk into a narrative of identity and belonging.
Four Performances at Robinson Center
The engagement at the Robinson Center Performance Hall, located at 426 W. Markham St. at Broadway in downtown Little Rock, consists of four distinct showtimes. The schedule includes a 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday, Jan. 8; a double-header on Saturday, Jan. 9, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and a closing matinee at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10.
Patrons can secure seats via Ticketmaster, the Celebrity Attractions website, or by calling (501) 244-8800. For those who prefer face-to-face transactions, the Robinson Center box office operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrity Attractions recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before the curtain rises, noting that doors open 60 minutes prior to each show.
A High-Profile Creative Overhaul
This iteration of the show is not a mere revival but a massive creative undertaking. Director Schele Williams, known for The Notebook, leads a team designed to bring a “new groove” to the classic story. The choreography is handled by JaQuel Knight, whose resume includes Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and Black is King, while Emmy-nominated writer Amber Ruffin has contributed additional material to the book originally written by William F. Brown.
The visual and auditory scale of the production is equally ambitious. Musically, the production relies on the Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls.
“This iconic, culture-defining reimagining of The Wizard changed the face of Broadway – from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.”
The cast bringing this vision to life includes Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz. The role of the Lion is played by Asher HaVon, a previous winner of Season 25 of NBC’s The Voice, according to Tours to You. Other key roles include Toni Lorene Baker as Glinda, Jose E. Figueroa Jr. as Scarecrow, and Jaelen Spellman as Tinman.
The Economic and Cultural Weight of the Tour
The arrival of The Wiz in Little Rock is part of a sweeping 75-city tour that launched on September 26, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio.
While the show celebrates a “homecoming” to stages across the country, the ticket pricing—ranging from $34 to $114—reflects the ongoing struggle to make high-art theater accessible to the very communities the story represents.
Official Listings Conflict on Tour Dates
Despite the excitement, some administrative discrepancies remain. A conflict exists between official listings: the Internet Broadway Database credits the production as the 2025-2026 Tour, while the tour’s own producer refers to it as the 2026-2027 national tour. While this doesn’t affect the Little Rock dates, it highlights the nature of coordinating a 75-city tour.
The production’s history is long and storied, beginning its Broadway run in 1975 and later inspiring the 1978 film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As the November 2 ticket drop approaches, the primary question remains whether the Robinson Center’s capacity will be enough to meet the demand for The Wiz.
