The two-CD 2015 recording will feature performers from Hamilton, Chicago, Kinky Boots and more. The list and the release date are still being finalized.
Here's a sampling: Leslie Odom and Okieriete Onaodowan of Hamilton lead singers from his show on a new version of "Joy to the World" that includes a spoken section about America during colonial times. Beth Malone, Joel Perez, Lauren Patten, Jim Stanek, Emily Skeggs, Kally Duling of Fun Home sing "Home's with You." Telly Leung of Allegiance contributed "All I Want for Christmas is You." Singers from Chicago perform an original song, "Christmas in Fishnets," while School of Rock goes for a lesser-known classic, "Mary, Did You Know?"
"Broadway’s Carols for a Cure, Volume 17" can be ordered for $25 through BC/EFA or by calling (212) 840-0770, ext. 238. The release date is TBA.
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