Best TV shows — musical on Apple TV+ : our Top 20

2020 · Josh Gad, Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith · 3 seasons

Owen Tillerman and his family make their home in the middle of New York’s Central Park, living a quirky, park-centered life while Owen serves as its steward. When a wealthy hotel heiress targets the green space for a luxury condo development, the Tillermans must band together to protect the park—and their unconventional way of life.

With Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, Stanley Tucci and Emmy Raver-Lampman

2016 · Baz Luhrmann · 1 season

In 1977 New York City, the streets of the South Bronx thrum with raw talent as a tight-knit circle of soulful young artists pursue their dreams and ride frenetic rhythms, igniting a musical revolution that reshapes a generation's sound.

With Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen F. Guardiola, Skylan Brooks, Jaden Smith, Tremaine Brown Jr. and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

2021 · Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul · 2 seasons

On the brink of collapse, Josh and Melissa stumble into an enchanted town where music dictates reality; trapped there, they must undertake a strange, music-driven quest to break the spell and rebuild both their lives and their relationship.

With Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Ariana DeBose, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming

2019 · Tim Federle · 4 seasons

As opening night approaches for East High’s inaugural staging of High School Musical, a spirited group of students navigates budding romances, shifting alliances and fierce competition. Backstage tensions expose loyalties and flaws, spark new friendships and inflame old rivalries—as each teen is pushed to redefine themselves. Through late-night rehearsals and shared triumphs and setbacks, the drama club becomes a crucible where confidence is found, relationships are reshaped and lives take unexpected turns.

With Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie A. Rodriguez and Kate Reinders

2017 · Julie Andrews, Judy Rothman Rofé, Emma Walton Hamilton · 1 season

At the Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts, Ms. Julie leads lively performing-arts workshops, aided by her dependable assistant Gus.

With Julie Andrews, Giullian Yao Gioiello, Frankie Cordero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tyler Bunch, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Dorien Davies

2019 · Joshua Safran · 1 season

Two aspiring musicians in Los Angeles navigate romance, heartbreak and surprising twists of fate as chance opportunities and setbacks push them to reinvent themselves. Set to a driving soundtrack, the series follows their messy pursuit of success, identity and connection as the city’s chaos amplifies every high and low.

With Paul James, Callie Hernandez, Jenna Dewan, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jahmil French, Megan Ferguson and Isaiah Givens