Move Over Diana, Ashanti’s Got a Toto, too!

Ashanti has been chosen to reprise the role of Dorothy in the upcoming NY City Center production of “The Wiz”.  Following in the red sequinned footsteps of Diana Ross and Stephanie Mills, Ashanti will hit the stage in her first theatre production.

“The Wiz” is the 1974 rock and soul musical based on L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz which won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

The production begins previews on June 5th and goes through to July5th. Wonder if Nelly will play Mean Ole Lion or the Tin Man?

Check out the NY City Center for dates and to purchase tickets.