Tongue in cheek, composer-lyricist Yazbek said in a statement, "My ancestor, Ebenezer Yazbek, was the loblolly boy on the Mayflower. I dedicate these new Puritan-friendly lyrics to his memory."
NBC broadcasts the parade, which includes performances in Herald Square. Check local listings for time and channel in your area.
Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz and the cast will sing and dance the song — an they are bringing the show's lavish staircase set to the special outdoor parade performance.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Butz and John Lithgow in the title roles. Performances continue at the Imperial Theatre.
