NewsMatthew Morrison Will Be Part of American Christmas Carol at Carnegie HallThe evening will benefit Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation.
November 03, 2016
Tony nominee Matthew Morrison will be part of The American Christmas Carol, a December 1 concert at Carnegie Hall that will benefit Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation, which celebrates and fosters awareness of those living with autism.
Tim Janis’ evening, which begins at 8 PM, will also feature Hayley Westenra, Caroline Campbell, Alex Boye, Melora Hardin, and Dallyn Vail Bayles.
The artists will be backed by a full orchestra and a 200-voice choir, featuring The Broadway Youth Ensemble, Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra, The American Christmas Carol Choir, and The Fairfield County Children's Choir. Conductors include
Julien Benichou, Matthew Vanzini, and Jon Noyes. The concertmaster is
Kurt Nikkanen.
Morrison, who starred in Fox’s Glee, has been seen on Broadway in Hairspray, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza, and Finding Neverland.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.