Holiday CoverageBilly Porter, Idina Menzel, Lea Michele Set for 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe 93rd annual parade will be broadcast on NBC November 28.
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Dan Meyer
November 01, 2019
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Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots, Pose) and Tony winner Idina Menzel (Wicked) will perform during the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Also joining the festivities is Broadway alum and Glee star Lea Michele.
The special will air at 9 AM ET on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
While no Broadway cast performances have been announced yet (a grand tradition during the parade), several recording artists are also set to perform: Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Debbie Gibson, Black Eyed Peas, TLC, and the band Chicago. Other celebrities making an appearance include Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin, former NASA astronauts Kay Hire and Janet Kavandi, and the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street.
Porter made history earlier this year by becoming the first openly gay black man to win Outstanding Leading Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Pray Tell in the FX series Pose. The star also recently appeared in a Saturday Night Live skit the same night as Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Menzel most recently appeared in the Los Angeles production of Skintight and her voice can be heard in the upcoming Frozen 2, in theatres November 22. Her holiday album Christmas: A Season of Love dropped October 18, with a TV special planned for December 22.
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Photos: Best Dressed at the 2019 Tony Awards
Photos: Best Dressed at the 2019 Tony Awards
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Ruth Wilson made a strong statement in her “red-carpet red” Brandon Maxwell.
Billy Porter, as always, was a total original, and slayed the red carpet in custom Celestino Couture, eyewear by Mercura, shoes by Orel Brodt (styling by Sam Ratelle).
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Karen Olivo made menswear sexy and feminine and kept that pant-trend going in an Alexander McQueen tux.
Cynthia Erivo gave us a double trend in soft pale yellow and feathers in Chris Gelinas.
Celia Keenan-Bolger in a pastel J. Mendel gown and Judith Leiber clutch? Amazing!
The cast of Ain't Too Proud—Ephraim Sykes, Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, and James Harkness with Otis Williams—get an A plus all around!
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The cast of Ain't Too Proud—Ephraim Sykes, Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, and James Harkness with Otis Williams—get an A plus all around!
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Laura Benanti showed us how to wear silk slacks under a gorgeous custom gown by Mark Ingram (styling by Scott Allgauer).
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Audra McDonald earned her slot on this list with an asymmetrical white Halston and jewelry by James Martin and clutch by Judith Leiber (styling by Ise White).
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Rebecca Luker & Danny Burstein both looked great in Malan Breton Custom.
Ashley Park in Sachin & Babi was right on trend in that beautiful sunshine yellow.
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Sophia Anne Caruso showed up looking fabulous in Pamella Roland with jewelry by Maria Canale and handbag by Couture du Jour NYC. (Styling by John Tan.)
Ali Stroker looked radiant in a bright yellow Rachel Antonoff and jewelry by Verdura (styling by Hollie van Osenbruggen).
Tina Fey was chic in 24k gold Thom Browne.
Rachel Brosnahan showed up looking soft and feminine in Christian Dior.
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Michael Urie, handsome as always, was in Joseph Abboud for Reem Acra (styling by Sam Ratelle).
Kelli O’Hara went “cool-girl” in Christian Siriano (styling by Jeff Mahshie).
Leslie Kritzer sparkled in Pamella Roland.
Kristin Chenoweth looked amazing in Christian Siriano.
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And Stephanie J. Block, who won an award for playing Cher, arrived in—what else?—Bob Mackie!
