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

83%

(101 Reviews)

Positive

91%

Mixed

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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."

Member Reviews (101)

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, Great singing, Fluffy, Quirky, Clever

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

Hilarious, Refreshing, Great staging, Great singing, Funny

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. Read more

Delightful, Funny, Entertaining

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

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

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.

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

Funny, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if YOU LIKE THE MOVIE

Don't see it if YOU DIDNT LIKE THE MOVIE

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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