Which Broadway Musicals Will Perform at Macy's 2018 Thanksgiving Parade?
On Thursday, November 23, 2017, the 91st annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place. The parade will commence at 9am, beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West, proceeding down to Columbus Circle, down Central Park South, and then marching down Sixth Avenue to 34th Street, when it will make its final turn to culminate at 7th Avenue and 34th Street. The show begins live on NBC at 9AM ET.
If you're anything like me, you know its the most wonderful time of the year!
This time of year means Broadway performances and star cameos right on your television. Here are the confirmed Broadway musicals that will be gracing us on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade telecast.
Confirmed performances on NBC:
1. Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen, photo by Matthew Murphy
With Ben Platt having just left the musical and Broadway newcomer Noah Galvin stepping in, a Dear Evan Hansen performance is highly anticipated this Thanksgiving.
2. Anastasia
Anastasia, photo by Matthew Murphy
From screen to stage, this new musical has enjoyed a successful run thus far on the Great White Way.
3. Spongebob Squarepants
Spongebob Squarepants the Musical, photo by Joan Marcus
All eyes will be on this musical performance, as the cartoon classic will grace SpongeBob fans and skeptics alike.
4. Once On This Island
Hailey Kilgore in Once on this Island, David Gordon
Rumor has it 18-year-old Broadway newcomer Hailey Kilgore has quite the pipes. We are all excited to watch her shine this Thanksgiving with the star-studded cast of Once on this Island!
5. Radio City Rockettes
Radio City Christmas Carol, photo by Broadway Box
Confirmed performances on CBS:
1. Waitress
Featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, this musical currently stars two-time Grammy Winner Jason Mraz and the breathtaking Betsy Wolfe.
2. Come From Away
This remarkable true story highlights the aftermath of 9/11 and the selflessness of small town in Newfoundland.
"On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all."
