Chuck Duncan — Theater Critic

I really wasn’t sure what to expect from & Juliet. Knowing it is a jukebox musical with already established songs, it does have a bit of a Moulin Rouge vibe (especially with the neon signs), but it also made me think of the fantastic Six with its original music but anachronistic costumes. If those two shows had a baby, & Juliet would be it. And what a bundle of joy it is. A stellar production, pop music you know, and some of the best performances you’ll see this year makes & Juliet one show not to miss when it comes to your town (or nearby).

Director Schele Williams obviously has a lot of love for The Wiz, and she and her team have really given us a production that honors the original but is also its own thing at the same time. Even with all of the visual pizazz, The Wiz begs for a talented cast to deliver those songs and who can stand out from the visual feast around them. That is where Williams has succeeded the most.