The Kenley Players in Ohio produced The Wiz in 1981, produced by John Kenley. Some of the cast members had been involved in the original Broadway production or tours. (Thank you to Michael James Leslie for this information)
Production Staff
Producer ...
- Kenley Players
- John Kenley
Director ...
- Donald Christy
Choreography ...
- Carl Hardy
Musical Director ...
- Dennis L. Kratzer
Scenic Production ...
- Kevin Lee Allen
Production Stage Manager ...
- Nate Barnett
Original Cast
Performers ...
- Deborah Lynn Sharpe
- Ira Hawkins
- Michael Leslie
- Charles Lavont Williams
- Weyman Thompson
- Nora Cole
- Ella Mitchell
- Tina Fabrik