New Alexandra, BirminghamThe Wiz is not quite the biz, in fact it doesn't even come close. Never mind, this 1975 musical which neatly imprints the black American experience on the Wizard of Oz is good, gaudy fun in Josette Bushell-Mingo's revival for Birmingham Rep, currently out on the road while awaiting refurbishment. It combines spectacle with sweet singing and an unashamedly enjoyable glitter-ball naffness. Ther…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM on June 15, 2011