THE WIZ brings it 'Home'

The bricks for that famous yellow road have been relayed...and it's all golden!

This long-awaited revival of the 1975 hit delivers on every point. Ashanti delivers a strong performance; quickly silencing those who were expecting less of her. Tichina Arnold mesmerizes and entertains as Evillene; managing to give the 'wicked' character a grand and likable quality. Dawnn Lewis gives a dead-on, fun, and hilarious portrayal of Addaperle. Christian Dante White graces us with a surprising and thoroughly enjoyable performance as Scarecrow. Talk about totally lovable! Just makes you want to squeeze and hug him; it's like he's stuffed with Charmin instead of straw.

The acting. The singing. The dancing. The production elements combine to take you on an unforgettable journey to Oz. Ashanti, Tichina Arnold, Dawnn Lewis, and the rest of the amazing cast sweep you into their world and never let you go; from the time the curtain goes up through the last note of "Home," there's never a dull moment.

The big plus? The choreography! I can't even begin to describe it in a way that would give it justice, but it was beautiful and creative. The way it's used to show lapse time and travel...in genius! You must check it out for yourself.

If you liked WICKED, you ain' seen nothing, yet. So, what are you waiting for? Ease on down the road to see this production! The final performance is scheduled for July 5th, 2009. Don't wait until the last minute, because you'll want to see it twice! Audience members are giving it 9.3 to 10 stars!!!

Tickets for The Wiz can be purchased by clicking here,visiting nycitycenter.org, or calling 212-581-1212.

The Wiz is a 1975 Broadway musical, an adaptation by Ken Harper of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, exclusively featuring African American actors.