The Wiz is an urban retelling of the Wizard of Oz , a musical based on the book released in 1900 by L . Frank Baum . The story revolves around the main character , Dorothy , who is swept into a tornado and finds herself in the Land of Oz . She inadvertently kills the Wicked Witch of the East during her not so clean landing . A good witch entreats Dorothy to take the wicked witch ’ s special shoes and recommends that Dorothy asks The Wiz for assistance getting home .
As Dorothy follows along the path to The Wiz ’ s home in Emerald City , she meets several companions in need of The Wiz ’ s assistance . During the journey , she also encounters the Wicked
Witch of the West intent on exacting revenge and getting her sister ’ s special red shoes .
Now , of course , each production takes its liberties in personalizing the show . So when I found out that the play opened up in the Kansas Home project , the side-eye remained firm . Soon , though , the quality of performance and phenomenal casting pulled me into the story .
Steven Perkins as the Tin Man made my right eyebrow arch . This is new because I loved the Lion in the movie . However , in this production , the Tin Man had that something special that could