# American Idol and The Voice Stars Lead The Wiz Musical

> American Idol finalist Gabby Samone and The Voice winner Asher HaVon star in Wilmington's The Wiz musical.
- Title: American Idol and The Voice Stars Lead The Wiz Musical
- Summary: American Idol finalist Gabby Samone and The Voice winner Asher HaVon star in Wilmington's The Wiz musical.
- Keywords: gabby samone, asher havon, the wiz, wilmington, the playhouse, rodney square, american idol, the voice, musical, october 23, october 25, broadway
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/the-wiz-wilmington-2026-gabby-samone-asher-havon-playhouse-rodney-square
- Published: 2026-09-29T20:07:11.002+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gabby samone, asher havon, the wiz, wilmington, the playhouse, rodney square, american idol, the voice, musical, october 23, october 25, broadway
## The Wiz Wilmington 2026
American Idol finalist Gabby Samone and The Voice winner Asher HaVon lead the Wilmington production of The Wiz musical.
## Oct 23-25 Run
The Wiz musical will perform at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington from Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25.
## Cast Highlights
Toni Lorene Baker, Season 28 The Voice contestant, plays Glinda while Jose E. Figueroa Jr. appears as Scarecrow.
## Black Cultural Reimagining
The Wiz reimagines The Wizard of Oz through Black culture and music with a score blending soul, gospel, rock and 1970s funk.
## Broadway History
The Wiz opened on Broadway in 1975 and won seven Tony Awards including best musical and best original score.
## Touring Production
The current tour continues the revival that returned to Broadway in 2024 after launching a pre-Broadway national tour the year before.
## Directors and Choreographers
Schele Williams directs while JaQuel Knight, whose credits include Beyoncé’s 'Single Ladies' and Black Is King, handles choreography.
## Ticket Details
Tickets start at $64 through Broadway in Wilmington with four performances during the three-day run.
## Key takeaway

American Idol finalist Gabby Samone and The Voice winner Asher HaVon will lead the Wilmington production of The Wiz musical from Oct 23-25.