WCBS to Broadcast "Holiday in Bryant Park" with Jackson, Feinstein and Ledisi

By Andrew Gans
December 1, 2008

Several theatre and cabaret favorites will take part in "Holiday in Bryant Park," which will be broadcast live on WCBS-TV (channel 2 in the tri-state area) Dec. 2.

Hosted by WCBS-TV anchors Maurice DuBois, Kate Sullivan, Chris Wragge and Kristine Johnson, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at The Pond at Bryant Park will also feature several performances. Among those scheduled to croon holiday tunes are Xanadu's Cheyenne Jackson, cabaret veteran Michael Feinstein, Grammy nominee and Caroline, or Change star Ledisi and the Canadian band Barenaked Ladies.

Hollywood Aerial Arts, the NYC high school student choir Talent Unlimited, The Canadian Tenors and Canadian Brass will make special appearances. The program will also include skating performances by Michael Weiss, Sale and Pelletier, and the Haydenettes.

"Holiday in Bryant Park" is scheduled to air at 7 PM ET; check local listings.