The Wizard of Oz (Harlem Rep) NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%

(101 Ratings)

Positive

91%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Delightful, Enchanting, Great singing, Great acting

About the Show

Harlem Repertory Theatre mounts a one-hour, family-friendly adaptation of the iconic 1939 MGM movie musical about a little girl from Kansas who journeys to the Land of Oz.

When Dorothy wakes up in a strange land filled with witches and wizards, and munchkins and monkeys, she's charmed but desperate to return home. She sets off on a quest to ask the Wizard for help and along the way befriends a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion. Journey down the yellow brick road while humming along to memorable songs from the Oscar-nominated film, including "Over the Rainbow," "We're Off to See the Wizard," and "If I Only Had a Brain."

Show-Score Member Reviews (101)

100

Hilarious, Great staging, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you really liked any presentation of the Wizard of Oz

Don't see it if you are puzzled by non-white performers taking these roles

Entertaining, Enchanting, Great singing, Great acting, Must see

See it if If you are an Ozee. Great show, especially for the price.

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

Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if You loved the movie

Don't see it if If you didn't like the movie

Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Great singing

See it if Want to be fully entertained with a good feeling show

Don't see it if You are not looking for a good time

Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if you are a fan of the original. Singing is great. Are looking for a fun family night out.

Don't see it if If you are not a fan of wizard of oz.

Funny, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if YOU LIKE THE MOVIE

Don't see it if YOU DIDNT LIKE THE MOVIE

Ambitious, Great staging, Funny, Intelligent

See it if You like musicals that use projectors. Good singing, staging and direction . HRT never disappoints.

Don't see it if If you want a big musical. Smaller stage and time frame cuts this show back.if you dont want to use your imagination with projectors.

Entertaining, Delightful, Heartfelt, Family friendly, Creative staging

See it if You want to take your young child to a reasonably priced show where their imaginations can work and where the staging is immersive

Don't see it if You need a fully polished production with lavish costumes and sets. Read more

Critic Reviews (3)

"This stupendous stage production is a glorious delight...Enough cannot be said about the incredible cast, all of whom possess high level skills in acting, dancing, and singing. Their energy levels were extraordinary, not just in the physical sense, but in what they gave out to their audience. One couldn’t help but feel happy, hopeful and just downright thoroughly elated after seeing this show."
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"Directed and choreographed by Keith Lee Grant, the production shines mostly in its focus and attention to kids. Utilizing the openness of the space, characters get up close and personal with the children, engaging them as the cast runs the aisles and comes right up to the first row of seats, involving the enthusiastic crowd in songs that most children already know by heart...The cast delivers solid vocals, giving the familiar tunes a more modern spin."
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“HRT’s production does the story justice…Dan Aran’s musical direction shines throughout the piece…The diverse cast of eleven is a cohesive unit of voices and movement. They are completely in sync with each other…The colorful costumes, simple staging and energetic ensemble create one of the best productions of theatre for young audiences that I have ever seen. Every child and adult in the audience was engaged throughout the entire performance.'
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