The Wiz Live!

Name: The Wiz Live!
Released: 2015-12-03T00:00:00-05:00

2015 Music, TV Movie · 1h 51m

Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have assembled a Tony-winning creative team, the imaginative Cirque du Soleil Theatrical and a diverse cast of showstoppers designed to create an eye-popping new take on the musical unlike anything ever seen.

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About The Wiz Live!

Originally a massive Broadway hit that won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, the source material previously saw a lackluster cinematic adaptation. However, executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron successfully assembled a decorated creative team and the inventive Cirque du Soleil Theatrical to rectify that legacy. This production features a diverse cast of showstoppers and a Tony-winning crew specifically designed to craft an eye-popping new take on the musical. By blending high-concept artistry with modern sensibilities, they created a visual and auditory experience unlike anything ever seen before on screen. This live event serves as a vibrant correction to film history, offering a fresh perspective on the journey to the Emerald City through grand spectacles and heartfelt performances.

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Cast and Characters

Director Kenny Leon leads a stellar ensemble where Queen Latifah portrays the mysterious and powerful Wiz who commands the Emerald City. Mary J. Blige delivers a formidable performance as Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, bringing a sharp edge to the antagonistic role. Uzo Aduba shines with celestial grace as Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, while Amber Riley provides a soulful and warm presence as Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North. Ne-Yo showcases incredible physicality and vocal precision as the Tin Man, and David Alan Grier provides a nuanced, comedic, yet vulnerable portrayal of the Cowardly Lion.

What people like about The Wiz Live!

Audiences and critics alike praised the production for its spectacular costume design and the high-energy choreography provided by the Cirque du Soleil performers. Many viewers highlighted the exceptional vocal performances, specifically noting that the live format added an extra layer of excitement and emotional stakes. The technical achievement of the live broadcast was a frequent point of acclaim, with fans appreciating the vibrant color grading and the seamless integration of digital and practical effects.

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Movie Score

70%

Released

December 3, 2015

Director

Kenny Leon

Cast

Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah, Amber Riley, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo

Genre

Music, TV Movie

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