The Wiz (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%

(1263 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

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Members say

Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing, Enchanting, Disappointing

About the Show

Broadway's classic soulful modernization of The Wizard of Oz returns.

This innovative reimagining of The Wizard of Oz revolutionized Broadway with its soulful, funky score and contemporary take on Dorothy's journey to find her place. Now, the electrifying blend of ballet, jazz, and modern pop is back on Broadway to give an even fresher twist to Dorothy's adventure.

Director Schele Williams (known for The Notebook and Disney’s Aida revival) leads the creative team, including choreographer JaQuel Knight (famous for Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”) and William F. Brown (book). The production also involves talent like Charlie Smalls (music & lyrics), Amber Ruffin (additional material), and Joseph Joubert (music supervision, orchestrations, & music arrangements).

Show-Score Member Reviews (199)

100%

Great dance beginning to end, Great music, Top performers, Cleverly revised book, Breezy revival of a 50-year-old cultural landmark

See it if you want to have a good time, with great performers having a good time, lead by great creatives having a good time with great material.

Don't see it if you're nasty. Read more

100%

Masterful, Must see, Great singing, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if you want pure joy and entertainment with amazing music and vocals

Don't see it if you want a strong plot

100%

Refreshing, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if Probably the best voices on Broadway right now. The vocal arrangements, the choreography… unbelievable!

Don't see it if It’s a guaranteed Good time! Read more

91%

Entertaining, Funny, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if you want to ease on down the road. This show is fantastic! Awesome performances, great music, staging & singing. So much fun we LOVED it!!!

Don't see it if you want something deeper & more thought provoking. This show is just pure fun, but it does have a heart. Great performances GO SEE IT!!!

90%

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if A new spin on a classic musical with amazing dancing, sets, and singing

Don't see it if if you don't like modern updates of classic stories, or a reinterpretation of a classic

90%

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You love big book musicals! This show is done so well.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy shows that are a spectacle- with vocals, huge dance numbers, and insane set.

90%

Fun, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you’re on the yellow brick road! Fun for the whole family. I thought the Tin Man stole the show.

Don't see it if you’re expecting major changes to the classic story. There are some but not many.

90%

Excellent acting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Enjoy a great musical

Don't see it if You are not a fan of musicals.

Critic Reviews (12)

“ 'The Wiz' is a pleasant, serviceable time at the theater"
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"musical revival celebrates a history of Black creativity and culture"
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"...full of funk, R&B, gospel, and more, will still thrill and delight you."
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"...this Oz comes across more like a playground than a coming-of-age purgatory"
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"The new Broadway revival is charming, but at the cost of a broader artistic vision"
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"...the new revival...is not the dazzler that fans have waited so long for."
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"The Wiz is all about feeling...in complex times, its simple message rings loud and clear"
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"There’s no connection, no chemistry, no soul. "
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