Exclusive Interview: D. Jerome (Tin Man) of ’The Wiz’

2025-06-16

It's time to roll out the red carpet and get ready to ride our horses of many colors into the Emerald City, as the North American touring production of The Wiz is almost here! As this iconic show makes its way to the Fisher Theatre as the final show of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Detroit season, we're excited to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the most Broadway way. Before its arrival, we spoke with the Tin Man himself, D. Jerome, about his time with this production. In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, D....

It's time to roll out the red carpet and get ready to ride our horses of many colors into the Emerald City, as the North American touring production of The Wiz is almost here! As this iconic show makes its way to the Fisher Theatre as the final show of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Detroit season, we're excited to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the most Broadway way. Before its arrival, we spoke with the Tin Man himself, D. Jerome, about his time with this production.

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, D. Jerome discusses what it's like adding the legacy of a show such as The Wiz, what drew him to wanting to audition for this role, and what being the Tin Man means to him! How does he prioritize his mental health on the road? Why are shows such as The Wiz, Hamilton, or MJ the Musical important to the Broadway landscape? Give this interview a listen to find out all this and more!

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