NewsParamour Actress to Be Featured in Thanksgiving Day ParadeAn actress from the upcoming Broadway musical Paramour will perform as part of the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 16, 2015
Paramour's Ruby Lewis, who will be joined by 22 Cirque du Soleil artists, will be performing on the Cirque du Soleil "Dreamseeker" float.
In addition to the five musicals announced to perform in front of Macy's during the first hour of the special, the cast of School of Rock will also make an appearance on their own float during the parade.
Celebrities previously announced to participate are Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Mariah Carey, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cirque du Soleil, Daughtry, Andra Day, Andy Grammer, Sandra Lee, Shawn Mendes, MercyMe, Mipso, Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell, Jennifer Nettles, NHL legends Mark and Marty Howe, Jake Owen, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, Rachel Platten, Prince Royce, Questlove with the cast and the Muppets of "Sesame Street," Trey Songz, Jordin Sparks, Chica and the gang from "Sprout and Train." The annual event will feature 17 giant character balloons; 24 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, and trycaloons; 27 floats; 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns; 12 marching bands; and more.
The Thanksgiving Day Parade will step-off at 77th Street and Central Park West. The procession will travel down to Columbus Circle, turn onto Central Park South and march down 6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas to 34th Street. At 34th Street, the Parade will make its final turn west and end at 7th Avenue in front of Macy’s Herald Square.
Lewis previously starred in the U.S. national tour of Queen's We Will Rock You and brought Playbill along for the ride!
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Scaramouche, Scaramouche!" On the Road With We Will Rock You Leading Lady Ruby Lewis
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Scaramouche, Scaramouche!" On the Road With We Will Rock You Leading Lady Ruby Lewis
The legendary rock band Queen is everywhere right now! The group is making its way across the nation (with a July 17 stop in NYC), and their musical We Will Rock You continues to tour North America. Ruby Lewis, who stars as "Scaramouche" in the show, documented the rehearsal process and first few stops on the road.
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Ready for our first day of rehearsal! September 2, 2013 at the New 42nd Street Studios!
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The entire company of on the first day of rehearsal. ALSO Freddie Mercury's Birthday!
Ruby Lewis
There's magic in the 'stache. Studying up!
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There's also magic in New York pizza pie. Two Boots, anyone?
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The iconic rock fist pump requires a lot of attention. This is vital.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.
