November 26, 2006
Sylvania Carlsbad, Ca
MY 16 year old and I marveled alike at the staging, music and yet the timeless ideals THE WIZ embodies. THE CAST was wonderful, Horray! I have read some of the "critics" reviews that are not favorable due to the "technology greater than emotion" aspect of the play. I disagree. I think that is what brings it in to "the Now" with the timeless twist of yesterday that both my 49 year old heart enjoyed as well as the heart of my daughter!
November 1, 2006
Jason "The Wiz" San Diego, CA
This was by far the best show l've laid my eyes on. My girlfriend from Chicago said it was even better than the original... and she's white!!! The soul was definitely there! It deservers a Tony Award although it didn't get me any action.
November 1, 2006
Chris Stewart San Diego, CA
I would have to agree with Mr. McNulty, The soul is missing from the wiz. The Wizard of Oz and the Wiz are on two total different plains. As a fan of the movie this play does not do the original any justice. The key elements that made the Wiz so great are not present in this new revival. However all is not lost there are some great actors that stand out and are able to carry the show. The Tinman the Lion, the Wiz and Evilene are stand out performances. Glenda brings it home with her stunning beauty and powerful pipes. To Conclude, keep working on it until you get it, You've got a chunk.
October 30, 2006
Debbie Carlsbad, CA
I have three words to desribe this revial of the Wiz...FAB U LOUS. It's a complete treat to the senses...the creative collaboration to contemporize this story is outstanding and anyone who is unable to appreciate this knows jack....This is the one of the BEST shows I have ever seen on and off Broadway.
October 19, 2006
Jonathan Carlsbad, CA
Mr. McNulty must be smoking somthing, cause the show is AMAZING. The Costumes, staging, dancing, voices, acting..... EVERYTHING was great! My favorites include Tituss Burgess as the Lion and Michael Benjimin Washington as the Tin man.This is the BEST show I have EVER SEEN!!!!
October 14, 2006
James Studio City, CA
Is Mr. McNulty a political commentator or a theatre reviewer? I am completely baffled by his critique of "The Wiz" - a musical based on the children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". For some reason Mr. McNulty thinks that this production should have more to do with hurricane Katrina???? What???? He is misguided and completely missed the point. It's a MUSICAL FAIRYTALE. Mr. McAnuff's color blind/multi-cultural revival is just that, yet Mr. McNulty finds it important to point out that he is a white director as is one of the supporting actresses. Why is this an issue for him?
My wife and I saw the show on Saturday and loved it from beginning to end. It has a ton of heart and talent to match.
Perhaps Mr. McNulty is the one made of tin?
