"The Wiz" Broadway Revival: A Hypercolor Whirligig of Fun and Nostalgia

The Broadway revival of "The Wiz" overwhelms with maximalist, candy-colored exuberance, diminishing the show's reliable pleasures and swallowing both actors and storytelling in a swirling sensory overload. The hypercolor surge of stimulation competes for audience attention, making it difficult to engage emotionally with the characters. While the hip-hop moves and standout performances provide electrifying moments, the production's excessive visuals and overamplification present both aesthetic and dramatic hurdles, leaving the audience feeling lost in a disjointed, CGI-augmented world.