Events "The Wiz" NYC By Phaon Spurlock / June 16, 2009 Ashanti makes her debut as “Dorthy”. Also check out Tichina Arnold and Dawwn Lewis. Author Phaon Spurlock Phaon K. Spurlock is a Brooklyn, NY resident who loves traveling, eating out, hosting events and all things marketing. See author's posts Post navigation Childhood.Dos Equis Open Bar Event.