It's fun to watch Christmas movies with your family or friends as the big holiday approaches. While there are many Christmas titles to look forward to, A Holiday Spectacular is one of the few that should get you thrilled. Hallmark Channel presented a beautiful movie with a unique concept as part of the 2022 Countdown to Christmas. The film is a collaboration between Choice Films and Synthetic Cinema International, with Hallmark Channel serving as the distributor.
The filming of A Holiday Spectacular took place in two beautiful locations: Radio City Music Hall and upstate New York. The film, which features a story from the late 1950s, will give the viewers a distinct feel for this Christmas. Here's everything we know about A Holiday Spectacular, the upcoming Christmas visual treat.
A Holiday Spectacular: The Plot
A Holiday Spectacular takes place in 1958, when Maggie (Ginna Claire Mason), a Philadelphia heiress, is engaged to a man she does not love. When faced with the choice of accepting her future or pursuing her dreams, she opts for the latter, postponing her wedding arrangements in order to sneak up to the Big Apple. Although she is new to the city, her desire to perform live on stage at Radio City Music Hall gives her the confidence to move forward.
She successfully convinces her entire family into thinking she is staying at a friend's house, but Maggie's life has taken a complete turn. As she settles into the lovely metropolis of New York and pursues her ambition of dancing with the Rockettes at the Christmas Spectacular, her life becomes even more complicated when she meets a young United States Navy Photographer named John (Derek Klena). Will Maggie get the courage to tell her family what kind of life she desires? Or will she eventually accept her fate?
A Holiday Spectacular: The Cast & Crew
The cast of A Holiday Spectacular features Gina Claire Mason plays the heiress Maggie, while Derek Klena, best known for his performances on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, plays John. While these two characters appear to have the most influence throughout the film, the other notable cast members include Ann-Margret, Carolyn McCormick, Eve Plumb, Tiffany Denise Hobbs, Byron Jennings, Elle Graper, Sinem Gulturk, Stephen DeRosa, Larissa Schmitz, Michael Brian Dunn, and many others.
The film is directed by John Putch, known for his work on American Housewife and BeetleBorgs, and the screenplay is written by Julie Sherman Wolfe, who also scripted Taking a Shot at Love. Dustin Rikert serves as the show's only executive producer, with Tony Glazer and Summer Crockett Moore acting as producers. The music is composed by Tommy Fields (Next Stop, Christmas), while Derick V. Underschultz handles the cinematography. The cast is chosen by Patrica McCorkle, and the costumes are designed by Keith Nielsen (Quantico).
Release Date
A Holiday Spectacular has been formally announced with a first look by Hallmark Channel for November 27, 2022.
Everything Else We Know
Christmas Spectacular is an annual music holiday stage event performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York. As a result, A Holiday Spectacular, which conveys the performers' passion, is a must-see for fans of the Rockettes. Lisa Hamilton Daly, a former Netflix executive who now works as an EVP for Hallmark Channel, expressed her opinion on the film to Deadline.
She stated:
"The Radio City Rockettes embody Christmas in New York City, and we are thrilled to bring together two quintessential holiday brands – Hallmark Channel and the Radio City Rockettes – for a one-of-a-kind holiday movie. A Holiday Spectacular will be a beautiful reminder of the joy of the season and is sure to become a family tradition, much like attending a performance of the Rockettes' annual Christmas Spectacular."
Senior Vice President of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (parent company of Radio City Music Hall) also offered her views on the film, saying:
"We are thrilled to partner with Hallmark Channel to bring together our two iconic holiday brands, which both create holiday magic for millions of people every year. This heartwarming storyline gives audiences a peek into the passion and dedication that the Rockettes have for this beloved dance company and the incredible sisterhood that is at the core of this legendary line."
Although Choice Films is not as well-known as many other production companies, it has had some successful projects. A Holiday Spectacular, under the banner of Hallmark Channel and with the reputation of the Christmas Spectacular yearly event, is one of the most anticipated Christmas movies in 2022. If you're planning to spend Thanksgiving with your family or friends, this movie is a wonderful way to do it.