The Wizard of Oz (Harlem Rep)

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.

See it if You love the movie the Wizard of Oz or show the wiz

Don't see it if Jaded, overly critical, expecting a Broadway level show

See it if You want support a small community theater, take a different view of the classic play, beautiful singing, heartwarming acting from cast

Don't see it if You are looking for a bigger production, fancy prop, large theater. This company really puts their heart out to make it a memorable event.

Also The multimedia was a great surprise, wonderful cast (some had stellar performance), young audience really seemed to enjoy it. This is great story with modern twist on play.... Read more Read less

See it if you are taking a young one who wants to see racially diverse characters that more closely resemble them than white-washed Hollywood films

Don't see it if you expect top notch acting or anything more than a community theater feel to the production

See it if You loved the movie

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

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.

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.

Also This theater company has heart. I’ve seen a few productions, and everyone has committed to his/her role in each one. The performance space is somewhat sparse, but they have creatively used it in every production I’ve seen. There are multimedia elements to help expand the space. There was a live band, which is always a plus over just piano. This is a small local company that has a variety of shows rotating simultaneously in a season. Support small companies and help them to grow.... Read more Read less

See it if YOU LIKE THE MOVIE

Don't see it if YOU DIDNT LIKE THE MOVIE

See it if You know someone in the cast and are going just to support it.

Don't see it if You are amazed by prior good reviews and think it will be an amazing $10 show. Because it's the most basic community theatre.

Also I HATE writing this review because HRT rocks. But I'm writing this so no one feels misled by all the stellar ratings on here. This is the most basic of community theatre with thrown-together props and goofy acting best for children. So don't go out of the way for this one, unless you know someone in the cast.... Read more Read less

See it if If you love the original Wizard, and don't mind seeing the iconic characters as People of Color. If you love to laugh, and terrific singing.

Don't see it if You're expecting a Broadway-quality show. Don't expect to see The Wiz! or a Judy Garland look-a-like. This is The Wizard of Oz.. with music.

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.

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

See it if you want to see a live production of the Wizard of Oz or if you want to be able to say "I saw her when..." (regarding the lead)

Don't see it if you love Wicked - once you've seen Wicked, the Wizard of Oz doesn't really offer you much...

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

See it if Love the wizard of Oz. Would like to see a diverse cast.

Don't see it if If you hate the wizard of oz. the acting is average and not more than your regular community theater.

See it if the wizard of oz is something you never get tired of!

Don't see it if you're looking for a new adaptation of the show.

See it if You are a fan of the movie . The play stayed true to it with the exception of two songs. The actress that played Dorothy was great

Don't see it if You don’t like interactive theatre .

Also There was some trouble with the sound and lighting but other than that an entertaining hour .... Read more Read less

See it if Taking a classic movie and putting it on stage and living in my childhood watching it live. Took my family for a enjoyable evening out.

Don't see it if If you can't re live your childhood

See it if You enjoy plays that will captivate you and keep your attention until the very last moment.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of the Wizard of Oz.

See it if Love to see an old story in a new way.

Don't see it if You don't want to see some thing old and something new.

See it if you want to relive Dorothy's journey to Oz.

Don't see it if You're over the Oz magic.

See it if You will love this musical as it will have the nostalgia factor of watching the movie for the first time all over again.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of musicals and weren't a fan of the movie. Or if you're terrified of munchkins and witches.

See it if like Kansas

Don't see it if you don't like Dorothy

See it if You like original, classic musicals.

Don't see it if You saw wicked, cause it's not as good!

See it if You know and enjoy the story!

Don't see it if You didn't enjoy the wizard of oz for any reason