Photo: Broadway in Detroit/The Wiz

The Wiz and back, and just like Dorothy, it is coming home. The Wiz had its first Broadway tryout at Detroit’s Fisher Theater in 1974, so it’s only fitting that this updated version visits its roots. This version of the Wiz, with updates from Amber Ruffin, keeps the core message of found family, bravery, love, and courage. But this time, the Tin Man crunk dances instead of tap dances, there is no Toto, and there are more jokes.

I talked to D. Jerome, who plays the Tin Man, about visiting the Motown Museum, his favorite update to the musical, Tin Man’s new dance, and how he likes to connect to the local music scene in every city he visits.

The Wiz is playing at the Fisher Theatre until June 29th. You can get tickets here.