The cast of The Lion King will be among the Broadway performances that will be shown on November 24th for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Today the lineup of Broadway acts were announced for the annual parade.
Along with The Lion King cast, there will be other Broadway musicals being showcased during the parade. Lea Michele will be performing a number with the cast of Funny Girl. Other shows that will be featured includes A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, and Some Like it Hot.
Other performances and appearances include Paula Abdul, Big Time Rush, Cam, Jordan Davis, Blue’s Clues & You! host Josh Dela Cruz, Gloria, Sasha and Emily Estefan, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Fitz and the Tantrums, Kirk Franklin, Mario Lopez and family, Ziggy Marley, Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Sean Paul, the cast of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin (Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, and Flula Borg); the Radio City Rockettes, Joss Stone, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Jordin Sparks, Dionne Warwick, and Betty Who.
The 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be airing on NBC at 9:00 AM in all timezones. Leading up to the parade, Uncle “Traveling” Matt will be exploring the Thanksgiving traditions in New York as well.
What do you think of The Lion King and these other Broadway musicals being highlighted in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Which musical are you most excited to see during the parade broadcast? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
