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Cal Mitchell speaking to MTSU students at a Q and A event on campus Sept. 25, 2025.

Cal Mitchell shares lessons from the stage with MTSU students

Tucker Young, Contributing writer • September 30, 2025
The Wiz’ star Cal Mitchell visited MTSU to share his journey from ensemble member to lead, offering students insights on adaptability, career lessons, and finding joy in the spotlight.
Middle Tennessee State University theatre alum Cal Mitchell, far left, is seen here performing as the Lion in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Wiz,” alongside castmates Dana Cimone, center, as Dorothy; D. Jerome as The Tinman, second from right; and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as the Scarecrow, right, in the North American tour of the show. “The Wiz” stops in Nashville at TPAC Sept. 23-28, 2025. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)

MTSU theatre alum joins national tour of ‘The Wiz’ as the lion

Logan Bowman, Reporter • September 21, 2025
From MTSU’s stage to the national spotlight, alum Cal Mitchell is stepping into the iconic role of the Lion in “The Wiz” as the tour makes its Nashville stop.
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