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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, have you been wondering ‘which where, which what, which why’ is on stage this spring? Been longing for that ‘feeling we once had’ when last you had a most memorable theatrical experience?
Rumour has it that the weather-watchers have their eyes fixed on the clouds, because a one-way twister all the way to Oz is about to descend upon Illinois - more thrilling, more dazzling, more spellbinding, more captivating than ever!
Whether you think you’re too old for a musical like this, a youngster believes in all things magic, a regular, a fanatic, or a naysayer, nobody is immune to the magic of the Emerald City, so come out this spring and find what you need in one of the biggest must-see musicals in the world!
So Chicago, be a lion and get ready, because THE WIZ is coming to Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday 2nd April 2026 - and it’s pretty fantastic, so don’t miss it!
Tickets are on sale now directly from the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts’s box office, but because they are bound to sell out insanely fast, you really shouldn’t wait - click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ button now to be redirected to one of the world’s most trusted online marketplaces TicketSqueeze.com to snag up those top seats before they’re all sold out and you’re left out of the highlight of the year!
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Let’s be frank: Charlie Smalls and William F. Brown’s disco and motown-infused smash-hit musical THE WIZ is pretty legendary. It’s jam-packed with iconic musical theatre bangers; it’s an electrifying, wholesome piece of 24 karat theatre gold stuffed to the brim with humor and personality; it’s a tried-and-tested gem oozing with fantastic sets, gorgeous hand-sewn costumes, jaw-dropping choreography, and it’s back where it belongs - on stage, ready to knock Chicago of its feet!
Composer Charlie Smalls and playwright William F. Brown’s Afro-American adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s iconic ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’ quickly became a theatrical hit - a stage sensation that redefined the term ‘showstopper’. THE WIZ exploded onto the musical scene in a puff of smoke in 1974 in Baltimore, after which it moved to the Majestic Theatre on Broadway where it ran for a mind-blowing 1,672 performances. THE WIZ made its mark among the Broadway-elite, earning no less than seven Tony Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and two Theatre World Awards.
The ‘Super Soul Musical’s latest revival is everything one would expect of great musical theatre - from a world-renowned cast with soaring voices to high-energy choreography; from eye-popping special effects to gorgeous scenery; from x-factor type of connection and chemistry that can’t be confined to an immense delight freely flowing from the stage into the audience; from TNT-type energy to all-round enchantment - you’re in for an experience you won’t ever forget!
Go on, ease on down the road to the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts - one of the nation’s favorite spots for the best of the best in entertainment! The Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts has a long history of welcoming the hottest, best events to its glorious stage, making it a much sought-after venue for top-tier events. With its state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, pin-drop acoustics, great amenities, and crystal-clear sight-lines and loads of comfortable seating, the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts is ready to breathe life into Oz once more!
This spring Dorothy, her friends, Glinda, Evillene, and the Wiz are safely returning to where they belong - the stage. Will you be there?
Get your tickets now! Tickets for this Thursday 2nd April 2026 showing start at just $126 per person.
Please see below the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts seating chart for the The Wiz event on 2 April 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest The Wiz tickets. For accessible seating please contact Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts directly.
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago, Illinois, , US