Happy Holidays from 半岛体育! With the most wonderful time of the year well underway, we've gathered a list of new, heartwarming holiday movies that feature Broadway stars, including Kristin Chenoweth, Jordan Fisher, Ginna Claire Mason, and more.
Broadway stars have long been a staple of feel-good holiday films, which often allow the perfect opportunity to show off their singing and dancing chops on screen. So grab a blanket, cozy up by the fireplace, and enjoy these new holiday films that feature some familiar faces.
Exes Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) haven鈥檛 spoken in the decade since their breakup. As Christmas draws near, they learn their new partners are siblings, and both have been invited to join the family (including family matriarch Erica, played by Kristin Chenoweth) for the holidays. To avoid any awkward situations, Avery suggests they keep their past relationship a secret. But concealing the truth proves more challenging than expected鈥攅specially as spending time together stirs up old feelings.
Throughout the course of five years, Alice (Katie Findlay) and her former theatre school rival Max (Jordan Fisher) have crossed paths each holiday season while working as Christmas party caterers. Though sparks fly between them, the timing is always off, until the company鈥檚 final season forces them to confront their true feelings.
Violette (Ginna Claire Mason) moves to New York to pursue her Broadway dreams and lands a job at Fiore's, a famed diner with a singing waitstaff (and run by Hazel, who is played by Charlotte D'Amboise). Violette's big break arrives when she鈥檚 chosen to perform in Fiore's renowned Christmas Eve concert, but she鈥檚 paired with Alex (Jordan Litz), a skeptical coworker who thinks she only got the job through connections. Meanwhile, Alex secretly helps his cousin Brad (Gino Anania) begin dating Violette by sharing details about her to win her over Cyrano-style. As Alex starts to fall for Violette himself, a love triangle emerges, secrets unravel, and relationships and Broadway dreams are jeopardized.
Princess Violet of Wingravia (Ali Skovbye), enjoys the perks of royalty but loathes the duties that come with it. Fed up with her behavior, the queen gives her an ultimatum: complete a demanding leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At the camp, Vi and the other cadets undergo intense training under the tough guidance of Captain Ryan Douglas (Derek Klena), whose Broadway voice is showcased with a performance of "Edelweiss."
Alana (Hunter King) is convinced that her family鈥檚 lifelong Kansas City Chiefs superfan status makes them the top contenders for the team鈥檚 鈥淔an of the Year鈥� contest. Derrick (Tyler Hynes), the Director of Fan Engagement, is responsible for deciding how Alana and her family compare to the other finalists. As the pair spend time together, chemistry between them is undeniable鈥攅ven her grandmother Norma (Christine Ebersole) thinks so. But when Alana's grandfather鈥檚 cherished vintage Chiefs hat goes missing, she starts to question everything, unless a bit of Christmas magic can make a game-changing play.
If you're looking for even more holiday movies starring Broadway favorites鈥攊ncluding Sheryl Lee Ralph, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and more鈥攃heck out last year's Hallmark movie guide.
