The three join other recently announced cast members including “Orange Is the New Black” star Uzo Aduba and “Glee” alum Amber Riley. Kelley, known for his roles in “Hairspray” and “The Butler,” has joined the special as the Scarecrow, who needs a brain from the Wizard of Oz. Ne-Yo has been cast as the Tin Man, Dorothy’s companion on the Yellow Brick Road in search of a heart. ![]() ![]() ![]() NBC has cast Common, R&B superstar Ne-Yo, and actor Elijah Kelley in its upcoming live broadcast of the musical “The Wiz”Īcademy Award winner Common will play a non-singing role of the Bouncer, who uses his role as the gatekeeper of the Emerald City to get whatever he can out of Dorothy and her friends.
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