Tony-nominated producer Kandi Burruss knew from the very beginning that casting a revival of the 1975 Broadway show “The Wiz” would face tough criticism from Black audiences, as it stands as a cultural staple. That’s why she and the production team made sure the entire cast came correct with their performances.
“We knew from the jump that we were going to be under a microscope from our community, from the culture, about who did these roles because these roles are iconic,” Burruss told TheWrap, emphasizing that she didn’t “want nobody” questioning who’s up onstage. “We made sure everybody in this show could sing down!”
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