The Wiz
89

The Wiz NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%
(86 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
2%
Negative
1%
Members say
Entertaining, Great singing, Enchanting, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

New York Black Arts presents a family-friendly revival of the Tony-winning musical, an all-African-American re-imagining of 'The Wizard of Oz.'

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Show-Score Member Reviews (86)

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18 Reviews | 3 Followers
100
Ambitious, Entertaining, Funny, Edgy, Hilarious

See it if You enjoy new takes on an old story. New music and good story.

Don't see it if You don't like new and fun music.

18 Reviews | 3 Followers
94
Relevant

See it if You like your Wizard of Oz storyline with a lot more soul.

Don't see it if N/A

15 Reviews | 27 Followers
90
Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You love Motown. You like the pimpin' music of Quincy Jones.

Don't see it if If you can't tap your feet or clap your hands to 4/4

11 Reviews | 3 Followers
88
Absorbing, Enchanting, Entertaining, Epic, Great writing

See it if you love positive and upbeat numbers, that will easily get stuck in your head. As well as heart warming melodies that will touch your soul.

Don't see it if you don't like different renditions of "The Wizard of Oz"

12 Reviews | 13 Followers
81
Ambitious, Entertaining, Great staging

See it if some big spectacular musical numbers, along with the usual simple and enjoyable story line.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of fantasy.

14 Reviews | 2 Followers
70
Enchanting, Great singing, Great staging, Resonant, Intense

See it if If you like colorful wonderful music and a new twist on an old classic.

Don't see it if If you like the original Wizard of Oz and don't want to see a changed in anyway.

6 Reviews | 3 Followers
100
Entertaining, Absorbing, Great acting, Delightful, Exquisite

See it if You want to start the evening all over again once the show is over so you can experience it again

Don't see it if If you can't stand being totally absorbed in the moment

8 Reviews | 3 Followers
100
Dated, Refreshing, Masterful

See it if You love a Complete tasteful experience.

Don't see it if You love the classics.