“A Motown Christmas” holiday music special is Merry and Soulful tonight on NBC!
NBC will celebrate Motown’s renowned legacy with a two-hour holiday special, “A Motown Christmas,” set for Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streaming next day on Peacock. Hosted by musical genius Smokey Robinson and talented actress & songstress co-host Halle Bailey.
The special will showcase iconic Motown legends performing holiday favorites and Hitsville U.S.A. classics alongside today’s biggest stars performing exclusive solos, unexpected duets and exciting group medleys in a riveting night of music.
Ad soon as the show opens, beautiful Christmas set designs, festive clothing, bright eyed children filled with wonder and glee, plus melodious and joyful holiday tunes set the tone! This musical production is one that you do not want to miss!
The special will include performances featuring more than 25 Motown hits, performed by Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and the Temptations. In addition, today’s contemporary stars will pay tribute to iconic Motown hits, with artists such as Ashanti, Andra Day, BeBe Winans, Halle Bailey, Jamie Foxx, JoJo, Pentatonix and more!
Jordin Sparks graces the stage and dazzles as she so effortlessly brings cheer with her performance of the classic holiday hit “This Christmas”.
There will also be a world exclusive performance from the Broadway company, “MJ the Musical.” This group of boys and young men reinvent some of the Classic Motown Jackson 5 hits with Merry and Bright renditions live on stage!
From chart-topping hits such as “ABC,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to “Dancing in the Streets” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”, “My Girl”, “Reach Out (I’ll be There)” and “Tears of a Clown”, plus “Stop (In the Name of Love),” “Superstition” and many more.
“A Motown Christmas” will be an iconic celebration of timeless classics.
Halle Bailey will perform an exclusive medley of songs celebrating Diana Ross and the Supremes, Jamie Foxx will lead a soulful celebration of Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits alongside Bebe Winans, Jordin Sparks and Andra Day. October London and JoJo will honor the late Marvin Gaye and mgk will sing a new rendition of “Last Christmas.” Andra Day will also perform a special tribute to acclaimed Motown songwriter, producer and record executive Berry Gordy.
The 11-piece live band for “A Motown Christmas” will be led by Emmy Award-winning musical director Rickey Minor.
This one-of-a-kind holiday special is executive produced by Debbie Allen and Suzanne de Passe.
So tune in tonight on NBC for this holiday special, “A Motown Christmas” at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streaming next day on Peacock.