The 'Orange Is the New Black' actress is expected to play Glinda and the 'Glee' alum is cast as another Good Witch.
- Aug 7, 2015
AceShowbiz - Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley are the newest additions to the upcoming NBC live musical "The Wiz". The "Orange Is the New Black" actress who is also a Broadway star will play Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, and the "Glee" alum is cast as Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North.
"We are so happy to welcome two actors we've admired and wanted so much to work with," said executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "We look forward to showcasing the amazing musical talents of Amber and we are eager to introduce Uzo's remarkable singing voice for those who know her solely as an extraordinary dramatic actress."
"The Wiz" will air December 3, following NBC's "The Sound of Music Live!" and "Peter Pan Live!". It stars Queen Latifah as the titular Wiz, Mary J. Blige as the Wicked Witch of the West, Shanice Williams as Dorothy, and Stephanie Mills, who starred as Dorothy in the original Broadway production, as Aunt Em.
