Ben Platt and fiancé Noah Galvin lead the celebs attending opening night of Broadway revival The Wiz starring Wayne Brady
Ben Platt and his fiancé Noah Galvin enjoyed a romantic date at the opening night of Broadway revival The Wiz, which took place at the Marquis Theatre in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.
Whose Line Is It Anyway funnyman Wayne Brady takes on the titular role in the seven-time Tony-winning 1975 musical, which was originally adapted from L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Theater Camp producers-stars held hands on the yellow 'brick' carpet, with Ben wearing a mustard button-up with baggy blue jeans and Noah wearing a grey sweater vest with matching baggy pleated pants.
The 30-year-old Parade thespian and the 29-year-old Good Doctor actor got engaged November 25, 2022 after two years of dating, but they most likely met in 2017 when Galvin took over Platt's role in Dear Evan Hansen.
The Pacific Palisades native - who's only an Oscar away from elite EGOT status - drew much of the inspiration for his third studio album Honeymind (dropping May 31) from his relationship with the New York native.
Ben Platt (R) and his fiancé Noah Galvin (L) enjoyed a romantic date at the opening night of Broadway revival The Wiz, which took place at the Marquis Theatre in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday
Whose Line Is It Anyway funnyman Wayne Brady takes on the titular role in the seven-time Tony-winning 1975 musical, which was originally adapted from L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
But first, Ben's three-week Broadway concert residency - Ben Platt: Live at the Palace - runs from May 28 through June 15 at the Palace Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
Platt certainly had a leg up in show business considering he's the nepo-baby of Tony and Emmy-winning producer Marc Platt - whose credits include Legally Blonde (2001), Wicked (2003), Into the Woods (2014), La La Land (2017), Grease Live! (2016), and The Little Mermaid (2023).
Nichelle Lewis 'still can’t believe' she got to make her Broadway debut as Dorothy in The Wiz, which began previews on March 29 and runs through August 18.
Before hitting the stage, the 24-year-old newcomer rocked a big braid and an Emerald City-inspired green cut-out gown selected by stylist Venetia Kidd.
Emmy-winning triple threat Wayne Brady - who came out as pansexual last August - wore an elaborate faux fur coat over a black tuxedo sans shirt with matching pants and platform boots.
The Bodyguard alum Deborah Cox wore an elaborate metallic ball gown as Glinda in The Wiz.
The Canadian 49-year-old glittered in a silver-sequin sheer Marc Bouwer gown and matching pumps.
The Voice #3 alum Avery Wilson is 'still pinching' himself after making his Broadway debut as a double denim-rocking Scarecrow, Dorothy's closest friend next to Toto.
The Theater Camp producers-stars held hands on the yellow 'brick' carpet, with Ben wearing a mustard button-up with baggy blue jeans and Noah wearing a grey sweater vest with matching baggy pleated pants
The 30-year-old Parade thespian (R) and the 29-year-old Good Doctor actor (L) got engaged November 25, 2022 after two years of dating, but they most likely met in 2017 when Galvin took over Platt's role in Dear Evan Hansen
The Pacific Palisades native - who's only an Oscar away from elite EGOT status - drew much of the inspiration for his third studio album Honeymind (dropping May 31) from his relationship with the New York native
But first, Ben's three-week Broadway concert residency - Ben Platt: Live at the Palace - runs from May 28 through June 15 at the Palace Theatre in Midtown Manhattan
Platt certainly had a leg up in show business considering he's the nepo-baby of Tony and Emmy-winning producer Marc Platt - whose credits include Legally Blonde (2001), Wicked (2003), Into the Woods (2014), La La Land (2017), Grease Live! (2016), and The Little Mermaid (2023)
The 28-year-old singer (born Branden) wore a snaky-green wrap around his black silky blazer over a matching turtleneck, pants, and patent leather Oxfords selected by stylist Icon Billingsley.
Sharper actor Phillip Johnson Richardson made his Broadway debut as Tinman for the strictly limited engagement.
The 27-year-old 2nd Chance singer wore a $365 Esenshel 'Russian Cuff Hat' and showcased his tattooed chest in a white pleated blazer, matching shorts, and patent leather Gucci loafers.
A Strange Loop thespian Kyle Ramar Freeman reprised his role as Lion after taking on the part, at age 11, in his middle school production.
The flamboyant Miami native wore a black corseted gown beneath a voluminous floral coat.
Chicago Fire alum Melody A. Betts impressively made her Broadway debut with dual roles as both Aunt Em and Evillene.
The Chicago native wore a white pussycat wig with a gorgeous red gown for opening night.
Director Schele Williams (The Notebook, Motown The Musical) said a few words onstage after curtain call for The Wiz, which features music composed by William F. Brown with lyrics from Charlie Smalls.
Nichelle Lewis (M) 'still can’t believe' she got to make her Broadway debut as Dorothy in The Wiz, which began previews on March 29 and runs through August 18
Before hitting the stage, the 24-year-old newcomer rocked a big braid and an Emerald City-inspired green cut-out gown selected by stylist Venetia Kidd
Emmy-winning triple threat Wayne Brady - who came out as pansexual last August - wore an elaborate faux fur coat over a black tuxedo sans shirt with matching pants and platform boots
The Bodyguard alum Deborah Cox wore an elaborate metallic ball gown as Glinda in The Wiz
The Canadian 49-year-old glittered in a silver-sequin sheer Marc Bouwer gown and matching pumps
The Voice #3 alum Avery Wilson is 'still pinching' himself after making his Broadway debut as a double denim-rocking Scarecrow, Dorothy's closest friend next to Toto
The 28-year-old singer (born Branden) wore a snaky-green wrap around his black silky blazer over a matching turtleneck, pants, and patent leather Oxfords selected by stylist Icon Billingsley
Sharper actor Phillip Johnson Richardson made his Broadway debut as Tinman for the strictly limited engagement
The 27-year-old 2nd Chance singer wore a $365 Esenshel 'Russian Cuff Hat' and showcased his tattooed chest in a white pleated blazer, matching shorts, and patent leather Gucci loafers
A Strange Loop thespian Kyle Ramar Freeman reprised his role as Lion after taking on the part, at age 11, in his middle school production
The flamboyant Miami native wore a black corseted gown beneath a voluminous floral coat
Chicago Fire alum Melody A. Betts impressively made her Broadway debut with dual roles as both Aunt Em and Evillene
The Chicago native wore a white pussycat wig with a gorgeous red gown for opening night
Director Schele Williams (The Notebook, Motown The Musical) said a few words onstage after curtain call for The Wiz, which features music composed by William F. Brown with lyrics from Charlie Smalls
Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Amber Ruffin - who scored a Tony nomination last year for Broadway's Some Like It Hot - wrote additional material for this production
Common - wearing an artfully-stitched black suit - is hoping to win a Tony Award for producing The Wiz, which would complete his elite EGOT status
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker - who scored a Tony nod for producing Broadway's The Piano Lesson - are also producers for The Wiz
On Tuesday, Deadline reported that The Wiz has already amassed $1,288,057 in ticket sales for seven performances at the Marquis, with attendance at 93% of capacity
Sidney Lumet's badly-reviewed yet beloved 1978 big-screen adaptation (which only earned $21M of its $24M budget back) memorably starred Diana Ross (2-L), Michael Jackson (2-R), Ted Ross (R), Nipsey Russell (L), Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor
Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Amber Ruffin - who scored a Tony nomination last year for Broadway's Some Like It Hot - wrote additional material for this production.
Common - wearing an artfully-stitched black suit - is hoping to win a Tony Award for producing The Wiz, which would complete his elite EGOT status.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker - who scored a Tony nod for producing Broadway's The Piano Lesson - are also producers for The Wiz.
On Tuesday, Deadline reported that The Wiz has already amassed $1,288,057 in ticket sales for seven performances at the Marquis, with attendance at 93% of capacity.
Sidney Lumet's badly-reviewed yet beloved 1978 big-screen adaptation (which only earned $21M of its $24M budget back) memorably starred Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Ted Ross, Nipsey Russell, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor.
Kenny Leon and Matthew Diamond's live television production of the stage version, The Wiz Live!, was broadcast on NBC in 2015.
Also easing down the yellow 'brick' carpet was former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who got into the spirit with a yellow nehru-collared blazer and jaunty plaid scarf.
Huma Abedin - who was vice chair of Hillary's 2016 presidential campaign - wore an emerald-green blazer with a peacock broach over a black top and trousers selected by stylist Bailey Moon.
Also easing down the yellow 'brick' carpet was former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who got into the spirit with a yellow nehru-collared blazer and jaunty plaid scarf
Huma Abedin - who was vice chair of Hillary's 2016 presidential campaign - wore an emerald-green blazer with a peacock broach over a black top and trousers selected by stylist Bailey Moon
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour rocked her signature shades and fringed bob with a mustard-colored floral frock and brown strappy heels
The View co-host Sunny Hostin dressed her surgically-enhanced 5ft6in figure in a sparkly olive-green blouse with a white floral maxi-skirt and her version of ruby slippers
Watch What Happens Live producer-host Andy Cohen wore a green necktie with his black suit in honor of The Wiz
Two-time Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show host Tamron Hall flaunted substantial cleavage in an emerald-green caftan and black peep-toe platforms
Head Over Heels thespian Peppermint - who was runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race season nine - clutched her ponytail extension while posing in a bustier-flashing red sequin maxi-coat selected by stylist Craig Franklin Miller
Grammy winner Stephanie Mills - who originated the role of Dorothy in The Wiz - wore a neon-yellow sequin bustier beneath a matching pantsuit
Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd wore an emerald-green sequin jumpsuit beneath a matching feathered coat and heels selected by stylist Willie Sinclair III
Alan Mingo Jr. - who played The Wiz in the touring production until January 14 - wore a black ascot tucked into a brown silky vest, matching trousers, and a golden maxi-blazer
Also getting glam for opening night of The Wiz were three Tony-winning veterans (from L-R) Leslie Uggams, Ben Vereen, and Melba Moore
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour rocked her signature shades and fringed bob with a mustard-colored floral frock and brown strappy heels.
The View co-host Sunny Hostin dressed her surgically-enhanced 5ft6in figure in a sparkly olive-green blouse with a white floral maxi-skirt and her version of ruby slippers.
Watch What Happens Live producer-host Andy Cohen wore a green necktie with his black suit in honor of The Wiz.
Two-time Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show host Tamron Hall flaunted substantial cleavage in an emerald-green caftan and black peep-toe platforms.
Head Over Heels thespian Peppermint - who was runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race season nine - clutched her ponytail extension while posing in a bustier-flashing red sequin maxi-coat selected by stylist Craig Franklin Miller.
Grammy winner Stephanie Mills - who originated the role of Dorothy in The Wiz - wore a neon-yellow sequin bustier beneath a matching pantsuit.
Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd wore an emerald-green sequin jumpsuit beneath a matching feathered coat and heels selected by stylist Willie Sinclair III.
Alan Mingo Jr. - who played The Wiz in the touring production until January 14 - wore a black ascot tucked into a brown silky vest, matching trousers, and a golden maxi-blazer.
Also getting glam for opening night of The Wiz were three Tony-winning veterans Leslie Uggams, Ben Vereen, and Melba Moore.
