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Overlong and perhaps a little too faithful, A Christmas Story Live! can't quite capture the holiday spirit of its source material.
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While writers conceded it covered every important part of the film, it didn't deliver it in the same package - in fact, it might have been presented a little too perfectly. May 30, 2018 | Full Review…
While writers conceded it covered every important part of the film, it didn't deliver it in the same package - in fact, it might have been presented a little too perfectly.
Jennifer Maas
Musical based on classic film is an OK update, but too long. December 19, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Musical based on classic film is an OK update, but too long.
Joyce Slaton
The modest charms of this adaptation shone through only occasionally when bloated to three hours, making even this unapologetic show-tune enthusiast squirm at times, feeling like the kid brother who couldn't face yet another plate of meatloaf. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
The modest charms of this adaptation shone through only occasionally when bloated to three hours, making even this unapologetic show-tune enthusiast squirm at times, feeling like the kid brother who couldn't face yet another plate of meatloaf.
Matt Roush
A Christmas Story Live! was solid, but it lacked the kind of emotional resonance that makes people want to see the movie over and over. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
A Christmas Story Live! was solid, but it lacked the kind of emotional resonance that makes people want to see the movie over and over.
Ken Tucker
"A Christmas Story Live!" lacked the feeling of a piece of theater unfolding in front of the audience's eyes in real time, like a slick magic trick. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
"A Christmas Story Live!" lacked the feeling of a piece of theater unfolding in front of the audience's eyes in real time, like a slick magic trick.
Noel Murray
Powerhouse performances. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
Powerhouse performances.
Andy Swift
If this live musical craze continues, can I request a follow-up from this same creative team? December 18, 2017 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
If this live musical craze continues, can I request a follow-up from this same creative team?
Darren Franich
Packed too densely with needless smarm and excess songs, A Christmas Story Live stretched itself to three precisely executed but tedious hours. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
Packed too densely with needless smarm and excess songs, A Christmas Story Live stretched itself to three precisely executed but tedious hours.
Hank Stuever
It is a risky business turning a near-perfect thing into a somewhat less-perfect thing, but it feels churlish to cavil about so much hard work done in a celebratory spirit. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
It is a risky business turning a near-perfect thing into a somewhat less-perfect thing, but it feels churlish to cavil about so much hard work done in a celebratory spirit.
Robert Lloyd
Although the cast is quite appealing and the show well staged (with hardly a hiccup or blooper), it couldn't liven up the flat material. A three-hour runtime made it a slog, and the musical was overstuffed with songs. December 18, 2017 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Although the cast is quite appealing and the show well staged (with hardly a hiccup or blooper), it couldn't liven up the flat material. A three-hour runtime made it a slog, and the musical was overstuffed with songs.
Kelly Lawler
A Christmas Story is a cute, mildly amusing tale that, it turns out, becomes extremely grating once you add music. At least, once you add this music. December 18, 2017 | Full Review…
A Christmas Story is a cute, mildly amusing tale that, it turns out, becomes extremely grating once you add music. At least, once you add this music.
Kevin Fallon
A Christmas Story isn't meant to challenge, it's meant to comfort. And as reheated holiday leftovers, A Christmas Story Live! just about hits the spot. December 18, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review…
A Christmas Story isn't meant to challenge, it's meant to comfort. And as reheated holiday leftovers, A Christmas Story Live! just about hits the spot.
Caroline Siede
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