“Then again, if you’re just up for a good time, you can ease on down here in comfort and confidence.”
By Elysa GardnerApr 17, 2024Full Review
MUSICALREVIVALCLOSED
The Wiz
Marquis Theatre · 2h 30m
Opened Apr 17, 2024 · Closed Aug 18, 2024 · Ran for 4 months
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3 Rave
10 Positive
4 Mixed
6 Negative
Critics' Take
This revival of the landmark musical earns mixed reviews, with critics praising the iconic score and energetic performances but finding the production lacks the magic and directorial vision needed to match the original's groundbreaking impact.
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Critic Scorecard
23 reviews3 Rave
10 Positive
4 Mixed
6 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Surprisingly, it’s Wayne Brady as The Wiz who underwhelms; his entrance is surprisingly lowkey, and though his voice is serviceably charming, it’s leagues behind his co-stars. His shoddy throne throws a glaring light on the production’s prudence of grandeur. The real riches are in the cast’s connection to each other, and to the material.”
By Juan A. RamirezApr 17, 2024Full Review
“In other words, the actors and dancers in this ‘Wiz’ carry the show magnificently, with Kyle Ramar Freeman’s Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson’s Tin Man and Avery Wilson’s Scarecrow the funniest trio of misfits ever to take us on this trip to Oz.”
By Robert HoflerApr 17, 2024Full Review
“This revival, even with its flaws, takes us all somewhere special.”
By Lane WilliamsonApr 18, 2024Full Review
“In this second major Broadway revival, the show’s extravagant display of Black magical realism and its persistent humor blaze over the technical challenges.”
By Brittani SamuelApr 18, 2024Full Review
