Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present. When David and Anji end up crossing paths again, he decides to hire her in the hopes of finding just the right gift. While out shopping, David crosses paths with Anji (Shetty), a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. With just three days before Christmas, he has yet to purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss’ daughter. “We’re thrilled to have been able to feature famous sites and set our story against the unique backdrop of London at Christmastime.”ĭavid (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. “We can’t wait to transport our viewers ‘across the pond’ for this special, holiday adventure,” said Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. The movie shot entirely on location in London and features iconic landmarks throughout the city. Will Kemp (“ Christmas Waltz”) and Reshma Shetty (“Blind Spot”) star in “Jolly Good Christmas,” a new, original movie premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s beloved, annual “Countdown to Christmas” programing event.

Visit the 'A Holiday Spectacular' website for more! Will Maggie find the courage to tell her family what she wants for her future instead of accepting the future that was decided for her? Maggie soon feels caught between two worlds, made even more complicated by her chance encounter with young U.S. She falls in love with New York and dancing with the Rockettes.

While her family thinks she’s staying in New York City with an “approved” friend from boarding school, Maggie is living a completely different life than she’s ever known.

The story is set in 1958 when a Philadelphia heiress named Maggie (Mason) puts her high-society wedding plans, to a man she doesn’t love, on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. “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.” “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,” said Jessica Tuttle, Senior Vice President, Productions, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., the parent company of the Radio City Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall. “’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.” “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,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP Programming, Hallmark Channel. The Rockettes were choreographed by their director and choreographer Julie Branam (C hristmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes) and will be featured throughout the film in various performance numbers and speaking roles. The movie stars Ginna Claire Mason who played Glinda in Broadway’s award-winning Wicked Tony Award-nominated Derek Klena Academy Award-nominated entertainer Ann-Margret and Eve Plumb.The film was shot on location both in upstate New York and at Radio City Music Hall. Hallmark Channel has announced a new Christmas movie, “ A Holiday Spectacular” featuring the Radio City Rockettes, as part of the 2022 Countdown to Christmas programming.

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