The Wiz

by Charlie Smalls, William F. Brown

Everyone knows the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz but in this new musical version it's a fantasy for today

Genres: Plays, Musicals, Theatre, Music

142 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 1979

Reviews

[Kenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very problematic script, dated, and even a bit corny. It's needs a lot work to make it feel fresh.

[Javier Fernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stephen Sondheim said that The Wiz is the one show which makes you feel better when you come out of it than you did when you walked in. The Wiz worked its wizardry on me too. I walked out of the show noticeably lighter on my feet!

[Vrixton Phillips]

aw man this was a fun play to be in [I played Ensemble and Lord High Underling... a little awkward for a lil' gay white boy, but at least the lead roles were black?]
Our production was awesome, although a little problematic since the Wiz and the Witches were all white. Still, I had a great time backstage and had the time of my life.

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Making a sheepish return to goodreads after a months long break. Wasn’t really purposeful, I’ve just been super busy and I haven’t picked up a book since June- don’t come for me. Literally only read this for the musical at school but don’t hate. This was pretty good to read as a script tbh and I’m glad I have my own copy I can write on. The songs should hard so you gotta listen to the soundtrack. Let’s hope the school doesn’t get cancelled for this one… Be warned with this script some parts are… questionable?

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needs a little more character development as well as stronger transitions (there's a lot of suddenly ending scenes -- particularly that completely dropping-the-show ending), but it's a great concept that's a lot of fun. The music is also fun, though some of the songs drag without advancing the plot as much as I'd like.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A retelling of the Wizard of Oz. It has some really great music and is just plain fun!

[Fatima Syed · Rating 5 out of 5]

my god we performed this last year and it was absolutely amazing! proud of my theater company!!!!