TV Musical Adaptations by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: Clever casting can't save Dirty Dancing, a hollow remake that trips over its own good intentions.

Synopsis: Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, which changes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Abigail Breslin, Debra Messing, Bruce Greenwood, Nicole Scherzinger

Directed By: Wayne Blair

Critics Consensus: A strange hybrid that's more confusing than charming, The Little Mermaid Live! flounders under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.

Synopsis: An adventure under the sea with live musical performances by an all-star cast interwoven into the original film.

Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, John Stamos

Directed By: Hamish Hamilton

Critics Consensus: Despite the show's earnest intentions, Rent Live's clumsy production and pre-recorded broadcast render it an underwhelming "live" musical event.

Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Keala Settle

Directed By: Alex Rudzinski

Critics Consensus: Laverne Cox's fabulous portrayal of Frank N. Furter leads a strong ensemble effort, but the stars can't infuse this reimagining with enough energy, creativity, and quirk to make TRHPS: Let's Do the Time Warp Again a worthwhile endeavor.

Starring: Laverne Cox, Victoria Justice, Ryan McCartan, Staz Nair

Directed By: Kenny Ortega

Critics Consensus: Overlong and perhaps a little too faithful, A Christmas Story Live! can't quite capture the holiday spirit of its source material.

Starring: Maya Rudolph, Matthew Broderick, Jane Krakowski, Chris Diamantopoulos

Directed By: Alex Rudzinski

Critics Consensus: The Sound of Music is definitely there, but without the necessary feeling to make it feel truly alive.

Starring: Carrie Underwood

Directed By: Rob Ashford

Critics Consensus: Allison Williams and company do their best, but no amount of clapping or pixie dust can keep Peter Pan Live! afloat.

Starring: Allison Williams, Christian Borle, Christopher Walken, Minnie Driver

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Tyler Perry, Jencarlos Canela, Trisha Yearwood, Seal

Directed By: David Grifhorst, Robert Deaton

Critics Consensus: Hairspray Live! shimmers with outstanding performances, an engaging story, and songs that let its stars shine.

Synopsis: In 1960s Baltimore, a teenage dance-loving girl dreams of getting a spot on a popular television show.

Starring: Maddie Baillio, Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein, Martin Short

Directed By: Kenny Leon, Alex Rudzinski

Critics Consensus: The Wiz Live! is several notches above NBC's other musical broadcasts thanks to bold performances and large-scale production pieces.

Starring: Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier, Uzo Aduba

Directed By: Kenny Leon

Critics Consensus: Grease: Live took the pressure and threw away conventionality -- it belongs to yesterday. There was a chance that it could make it so far; we started believin' we can be who we are. Grease: Live is the word.

Synopsis: A live adaptation of the classic musical details Danny and Sandy's summer romance and what happens to their relationship when Sandy unexpectedly transfers to Danny... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen

Directed By: Thomas Kail, Alex Rudzinski

Critics Consensus: Shaking up traditional religious and musical iconography, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert is a sight to be heard, superbly infiltrating the classic source material with originality, rock legend star power, and soulful depth.

Starring: John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Brandon Victor Dixon

Directed By: David Leveaux