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American Idol, The Voice, The Bachelorette Vets Star in Broadway Holiday Show

”Home for the Holidays” will run at the August Wilson Theatre.

Josh Kaufman will star in Home for the Holidays on Broadway.
Josh Kaufman will star in Home for the Holidays on Broadway.
(photo provided by David Gersten & Associates)

Home for the Holidays, a new concert featuring veterans of American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and The Bachelorette, will play a 53-performance run at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre beginning November 17. Opening night is set for November 21, with the run scheduled to conclude on December 30.

Produced by Kathleen K. Johnson, the holiday show is set to star Candice Glover, winner of American Idol season 12, Josh Kaufman, The Voice winner during season 6, America's Got Talent season 1 winner Bianca Ryan, as well as YouTube sensations Peter Hollens and Evynne Hollens. Kaitlyn Bristowe, of The Bachelorette season 11, will host. Oscar nominee Danny Aiello will make special appearances.

Drawing from a rich musical catalogue, Home for the Holidays features contemporary takes on more than 25 perennial favorites, from "O Come All Ye Faithful" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

The performers are backed by an eight-piece rhythm-and-brass band. Bristowe will provide seasonally themed narration, with Aiello offering stories of Christmas in New York. Jonathan Tessero provides creative and musical direction.