The Wiz has returned to Broadway, and boy is it fun - and boy is it exhausting. Director Schele Williams has taken a "more is more" attitude to this classic show, with emphasis on bright color, brassy sound and lots and lots of dancing. Yes it's over the top, but with some updated references in the script, and an excellent cast and ensemble, this Wiz mostly succeeds. Where it falters is in the curation of…
SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 03:01PM on April 27, 2024