The Wiz (1978)  

Sat. Feb. 1 

Doors – 7:00 PM 

Organ Overture – 7:30 PM 

Film – 8:00 PM 

Tickets - $6 

2hr 16min | G | Family/Musical | USA 

Ease on down the road for a screening of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, Nipsey Russell and more! 

A Motown Productions film directed by Sidney Lumet, (12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon) this reimagining of a reimagining has captured the imaginings of families for decades. Based on a hit “Super Soul” stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic of children’s literature The Wonderful WIzard of Oz, the 1978 film version moves the setting from Kansas to New York City.  

Don’t miss your chance to see the monumental sets and fantastic costumes on the big screen, all set to the beloved 70s R&B tunes that make this show a timeless family classic! 

The Senate Theater and The Detroit Theater Organ Society is supported by The Michigan Arts and Culture Council and The National Endowment for the Arts. 

Parking is available in our gated lot, on Gilbert, and Michigan Avenue