#76
Posted: 4/25/24 at 3:39am
According to an article I read recently, there is a cast recording coming!
THE WIZ Opening Night Critics’ Reviews — Page 4
#77
Posted: 4/25/24 at 5:53am
I went tonight and…oy. My expectations were lowered but, to borrow from Adam Feldman, they unfortunately weren’t lowered enough. From the outset, the ensemble looked so exhausted and zombie-like in their movements, which made the random hip hop/street dance breaks look even more remarkably out of place. The choreography that actually fit with this production, unfortunately, is community theatre-basic.
The HEAVY reliance on the screen as a backdrop with just a couple set pieces in and out is INCREDIBLY cheap looking and, while it may be fine for touring, it does not pass muster on Broadway. God forbid the power goes out or something, they won’t have a screen OR a show.
Kyle Ramar Freeman seemed to be the only one who gave their all and was able to overcome all of the poor directorial choices. Nichelle was fine, as were Avery and Phillip, but sometimes they were hard to hear over the orchestra. Wayne and Deborah are glorified cameos.
Overall, I just felt indifferent and baffled in equal measure. What could’ve EASILY been a slam dunk turned out to be one of the biggest botches of the season
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#78
Posted: 4/25/24 at 5:21pm
Did anyone follow on X where the OCC voting members were told their tickets for The Wiz were cancelled being told that they didn't need to see the show to vote any longer if their show wasn't nominated? Critics went to Twitter/X to tell people about it. Suddenly producers "change their minds", apologize, and re invite everyone... you can't make this up... what a bad look. And it's not like the house is 100% sold and you need the ticket inventory!
I'm just here so I don't get fined
#79
Posted: 4/26/24 at 9:13am
The cast album will be out 7/12/24.
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