The Wiz Live!

2015 • NBC
4.5
600 reviews
TV-G
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (1)

1 The Wiz Live!
12/3/15
Season-only
A LIVE event production of the groundbreaking Broadway show that brought Oz to life in a funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road.

About this show

Following the success of "The Sound of Music Live!" and "Peter Pan Live!," multi-award winning executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron return to produce a live broadcast of "The Wiz." Based on L. Frank Baum's classic story and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "The Wiz Live!" brings the wonderful world of Oz to life like never before, featuring a star-studded cast of performers and the awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. Whisked away from home by a tornado, young Dorothy finds herself transported to the magical Land of Oz, where she sets off on a quest to meet the powerful Wizard and find her way back home. Crossing paths with enchanting friends and wicked foes, Dorothy's journey is a timeless tale about friendship, courage and learning to believe in oneself. Starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Ne-Yo, and a host of other talented performers, "The Wiz Live!" invites viewers of all ages to ease on down the yellow brick road for a vibrant musical adventure unlike any other.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
600 reviews
Clover E Hines
December 20, 2015
Everyone was Brilliant...Stephanie Mills truly pulls you in at the beginning. I felt that Neyo, David & Elijah should've been introduced a bit longer in the beginning though. Now Shaniece as *Dorothy was not a good cast...she can sing but her acting ability wasn't convincing or strong enough to pull you in to who *Dorothy's character is. She needed more versatility in her emotions, not one constant face and body gesture. I didnt feel it from her. Other than that, Excellent Cast & Script!...♡♡♡
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Jae Matthews
January 29, 2016
For a die heart wiz fan( Diana Ross, Micheal Jackson's, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russel), I was disappointed. They didn't tinker with sound of music but completely changed this one.
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Jen Jeanty
June 9, 2016
Michael Jackson took to a whole new level with you can't win and his acting was perfect nobody could replace Michael and even if they tried they could never do it like him
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