NFA alumna returns home to star as Glinda in ‘The Wiz’
NEWBURGH- Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) is bringing the magic of The Wiz to the stage this weekend, featuring a special guest performer with deep ties to the school. Mina Thomas Brett, an NFA graduate from the Class of 2005, will return to her alma mater to play Glinda in the school’s production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical. The production puts a soulful spin on the classic Wizard of Oz story, blending gospel, funk, R&B, and high-energy choreography.