West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls to Sing for CBS on Thanksgiving

By Adam Hetrick
November 18, 2009

The companies of the New York City revivals of West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls will perform on the CBS broadcast of "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" Nov. 26.

The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated West Side Story have been announced to perform "America"; while the Dreamgirls trio will offer the title song from the hit musical that is currently playing Harlem's Apollo Theatre prior to embarking on a national tour.

The entire 40-member cast of Broadway's Ragtime will sing "Wheels of a Dream" and the title song from the musical in Battery Park, against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Country music star Reba McIntyre, who earned acclaim for her performance in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun, will also perform as part of the parade festivities.

CBS broadcasts "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" beginning at 9 AM (EST); check local listings.