Download or read book How the Wiz Was written by Jeremy Aufderheide and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-time author Jeremy Aufderheide explores the making of The Wiz, the rock musical based on The Wizard of Oz. Jeremy has uncovered new information and conducted thorough interviews with cast members and other key players that put to rest myths about the show. The book paints as accurate a picture possible of the making of one of the biggest musical hits of the 1970s.