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The Wiz Live! (TV)

2015

Elijah Kelley, Uzo Aduba, Shanice Williams, Queen Latifah ...

Musical A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, "The Wiz", which put a modern spin on the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale with a cast of only African-American actors.

	Media	Author	Review
		Joanne Ostrow Denver Post	"Great casting, terrific costumes, even a worthy new original song made it a spirited night."
		Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter	"After two live musical disappointments, NBC's trip to Oz is a colorful triumph."
		Bethonie Butler The Washington Post	"It was well-cast. The costumes were beautiful, and the set design vibrant. And the music was excellent."
		Don Kaplan New York Daily News	"NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' was far tighter and far more fun to watch than last year's awkward production of 'Peter Pan' and 2013's high-rated but wooden 'The Sound of Music'. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"
		Robert Bianco USA Today	"Pulsing with life and fun, sparked by energetic dances and colorful costumes, and driven by Charles Smalls's still sturdy score, NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' Thursday night was charmed from start to finish. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)"

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