UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Crossroads Live North America, producer of the national tour of the groundbreaking hit musical "The Wiz," has announced an all-new cast who will "ease on down the road."

Following an acclaimed run on Broadway, the revival brings Oz roaring back to life for a new generation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Call the Arts Ticket Center at 814-863-0255 or visit "The Wiz" online for more information, including how to reserve ASL (American sign language) interpretation or audio description services.

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