The Wiz 2023 in Chicago Review

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10 ай бұрын

I was able to check out the pre-Broadway engagement of "The Wiz" in Chicago before it goes to Broadway in the spring! Here are my thoughts and a few criticism of this new take on The Wiz!
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@bryanmitchell6473 10 ай бұрын

4:38 "Yall Got It" has always been in the show

@Cina-nae 10 ай бұрын

ah, thanks for letting me know! It sounded very different but it's not in The Wiz movie, right?

@bryanmitchell6473 10 ай бұрын

Naw is not in the movie... I remember seeing somewhere that Richard Pryor didn't want to sing, so they cut all 3 of his songs @Cina-nae

@Cina-nae 10 ай бұрын

@@bryanmitchell6473 ah that's interesting (and sounds like some Richard Pryor would do lol) - I pinned your comment so others will see that it's always been in the show!

@natefame 9 ай бұрын

One small correction, Y’all Got it was from the original show.

@0ne0nlyLarry 9 ай бұрын

Were gonna make it was actually in the original but it was I Was Born on the Day before Yesterday (I have the song on my channel) and it was originally the Scarecrow's song before the movie change it and I know someone stated it before but yes Yall Got it was in the original as well. Im honestly glad they brought thag song back because it doesn't get much love like the Michael Jackson song. For anybody who was curious ❤❤❤

@Cina-nae 9 ай бұрын

Ah, that makes sense, thanks! - I think certain productions had it and sometimes they didn't which is sometimes why The Wiz and Broadway shows in general can be hard to track. I'll take a listen to the video on your channel curious to hear how it originally sounded! would love to hear a different arrangement.

@ryebread9299 10 ай бұрын

Love love love love love your channel. ❤

@charlesmandell2742 7 ай бұрын

Y’all got it it’s part of the original Wiz it is not an a new song it’s actually part of the original Wiz show. I didn’t like how they remove the tornado ballet. I thought that would’ve gave it more context to when Dorothy goes to Oz. I didn’t like that part.

@davonlampley7626 10 ай бұрын

Those songs have always been in the show, they’re just rearranged. The yellow brick road has always been dancers and the fact that they took black greek life drummers and put it in this production was GENIUS. The costumes have just as much cultural references as the others. I wish people would understand… this show is constantly changing , it WILL be ready for Broadway which is the point of the tour. I’m glad the director took a lot more the Baum novel, references from the MGM film, the Broadway Show, and the movie so everyone feels they have a part of it. Genius.

@Cina-nae 10 ай бұрын

That's interesting, in all the research I've done I've never noticed the brick road being actual dancers but I'm into it!! I understand but I'm still allowed to critique what doesn't work and to me, the costumes and set did not work - since im not on the team, I don't know what they will be changing, especially something as big as the set. Most shows that tour and do pre Broadway can change small things or change the book of the show but it's rare that they will completely change the set. Regardless I'm, discussing these things as part of my review since I have to be honest. Overall thought the things that I didn't enjoy really had nothing to do with the director and only to do with the two designers. They probably were given limitations but it could be better. Other than that, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@davonlampley7626 9 ай бұрын

@@Cina-nae ok I get that, but I’m trying to give you information and your not at least trying to receive what I’m saying which is completely fine. It’s ok to critique but you can’t critique on something you have no knowledge of or don’t understand. It’s on tour, it’s going to go through changes. I hope your yellow brick road is bright 💛

@Cina-nae 9 ай бұрын

@@davonlampley7626I did acknowledge your points and others will see your comments! I'm not sure what else I can give you, nor do I understand how you would jump to the conclusion that I don't understand The Wiz. If you want to share that's totally fine but please don't mistake my kind reply with the need to be disrespectful to me...I can and others are allowed to have different opinions whether they have seen the OG show or not. However, I did make a well acknowledged video about The Wiz on this very channel that the OG team approves of, including Stephanie Mills. Not everyone will be able to see the Broadway version that is coming in the spring, which is why I'm making my critiques. As I was saying before, thiz Chicago show and tour in general, on a design standpoint, lacked a wow feeling and whether or not it changes I'm going to talk about that. Harping on it doesn't make sense to me - considering I said so many more things that I enjoyed.

@CarolynCihak 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad that all of the original songs are in this production. I have seen the original stage version. I was sad that the movie made so many changes.It was never broke, so i never understood why they felt the need to "fix it".

@Cina-nae 9 ай бұрын

I don't know why they did, I think it had to do with the movies run time and the world building choices they made but regardless it's nice to see the OG music back!

@charlesmandell2742 7 ай бұрын

I have no problem reimagining the show, but changing major portions of the show that bring development and context It’s what I have a problem with. I think the production missed out on a great opportunity by not featuring the tornado ballet or using its amazing music in some choreography. Other than that, everything else seemed alright. It's worth noting that the song is original, while the others mentioned are just rearrangements. Overall, the production was good. However, I didn't like the fact that Glenda the Goodwitch came out and sang He's the Wiz. It doesn't make the story cohesive. What's the point of having Glenda come out that early, besides Addapearl was supposed to sing He's The Wiz! It doesn't align with the story, and it raises questions about the Good Witch's early appearance in the show.

@Cina-nae 7 ай бұрын

I definitely understand your thoughts, and honestly I agree in a lot of ways! I never saw the original Wiz, I was too young but I would have loved to see some of the OG choreography incorporated too - even though this choreographer I thought was pretty great. My only concern is that the production is just all right but not absolutely amazing, I just hope it does really well on Broadway this spring. I'd hate to have it close too early.