Music Theater Heritage

06/18/2026

The Wiz ~ now through July 5th, only! Like all good things, it'll be gone before you know it. Don't wait.

06/17/2026

"Two hours of the most entertaining theater you can find in Kansas City" ~ The Pitch Kansas City

Thank you to THE PITCH for the lovely words amplifying our production!

Now playing thru July 5th.

Music Theater Heritage's cast and crew beautifully retold the typical Wizard of Oz storyline through an R&B lens.

06/16/2026

The Wiz is BACK on stage tomorrow night (Wednesday) ~ we've altered our schedule to avoid World Cup match days. Don't be a cowardly lion, patrons have had nooooooo problem getting to Crown Center to see us. Have some c-c-c-c-courage! Now playing thru July 5th!

06/15/2026

All the Kings, Queens, and Wizards on hand for a spectacular opening night of The Wiz! Now playing thru July 5th!

06/13/2026

Congrats and HAPPY OPENING to the extreme talent and all involved with our production of The Wiz. Now playing through July 5. Ease on down, ya'll.

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ARTISTIC CREDITS

Book by William F. Brown
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
From the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum

direction & choreo by EMILY SHACKELFORD & MARC WAYNE
music directed by DESMOND MASON
costume design KEYON MONTÉ
lighting design NCOLE JAJA
sound design JACOB SOUDERS
projection design EMILY SHACKELFORD
scenic design JOHN ROHR
technical director IAN MILLER
production manager BRIAN PADAVIC
stage manager LACEY WILLIS
asst stage manager KAT JACKSON
asst stage manager ANNALEE DORSEY
associate costume design STRIPES WILSON
production assistant LOG PERALEZ
a1/mixer FELECIA CHANCE
a2 STEPHEN JEFFERY
projections engineer SHELBI ARNDT
carpenter KYLE WOMELDUFF
production intern CAITLIN MOONEY
projections intern TAYLOR GRAY
scenic painter ALY BATES
electricians GRACE HEATH, LOG PERALEZ, STRIPES WILSON
lighting supervisor SHELBI ARNDT
wardrobe/soft goods supervisor STRIPES WILSON
all around utility man ALEX JAROS

FEATURING: Koko Blanton, Maurissa Cunningham, Sydney Carter, Angel Z Duong, Courtney Germany, Brietta Goodman, Malik Hughes, Hewleek McCoy, Paula Saunders, Sheridan, Robert Vardiman, Douglass Walker, Terrace Wyatt, Jr.

with Desmond Mason on keys, Nsikoh on bass, Julian Goff on drums, Lawrence Jackson on trumpet, Zak Pischnotte on woodwinds, and Jeff Stocks on guitar.

Photos by CORY WEAVER

06/12/2026

Raise your hand if you're ready to ease on down the road to our 2nd preview performance tonight at 7:30pm! The Wiz, now playing through July 5th!

photo by Cory Weaver

06/11/2026

The Wiz is NOW PLAYING! Ease on down the road to Crown Center and come see what it's all about!!

06/10/2026

The Emerald City opens early via The Emerald City Musician's Club.

Before the curtain rises we got you set up with live music from Desmond Mason (keys and beats) and, on select performances, Chalis O’Neal (trumpet) and Kadesh Flow (trombone) ~ Not to mention our curated art exhibition and other immersive elements for you to ease on down the road to!

Come for the show but get here early for the Emerald City Musician's Club experience!

The Wiz, June 11 thru July 5th.

06/09/2026

Popping in for a quick pic of some summer camp cuties! MTH musical summer camps are underway! Week-long camps now through August! Come check us out:)

06/08/2026

The Wiz opens this week! Who’s ready to ease on down the road? Playing June 11 thru July 5th 🪩