Northern Bedford to Perform 'The Wiz'

Dorothy and all of her friends are easing on down the yellow brick road to the Northern Bedford High School on March 17 through the 19 at 7 p.m.

According to director Brett Keith, “The Wiz” is a contemporary retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. “

It is the exact same story,” said Keith. “However, it is told through music that is rock, gospel and pop styles.”

Keith said that the theme of the show – returning home to a family and people who care about you – it is relevant coming out of COVID shutdowns and pandemic situations.

“We are seeing that many of us have been through s...