Review:
The Wiz Live! (2015)
overall review score: 4.2
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The Wiz Live! (2015) is a live television production of the Broadway musical The Wiz, which is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz with an African-American cast. It aired on NBC in December 2015.
Key Features
- Live television production
- Broadway musical adaptation
- African-American cast
- Based on The Wizard of Oz
Pros
- Fantastic performances by the talented cast
- Incredible costumes and set design
- Captivating musical numbers
Cons
- Some critics felt the pacing was uneven
- Some viewers were disappointed with certain casting choices