former happiness Stars and old friends Lea Michele and Darren Criss reunite for a special Christmas edition of Apple TV+s Carpool Karaoke: The Series.
The two take a scenic drive through New York City and sing some of their favorite Christmas carols in a clip for the show’s Christmas special. Funny girl Star Michele sings “Christmas in New York” and Criss sings “Christmas Dance,” both songs that were on their previous Christmas albums – Micheles christmas in town which was released in 2019, and Criss’ 2021 album A very Darren Christmas. Both also have writing credits on the albums.
“I’m a fan of a lot of Christmas things,” Criss says in the music video. “So I wrote a song about all the things that make me want to dance at Christmas – and it even has a bit of dancing in it.”
“This is such a Christmas blast!” explained Michelle.
Michele recently posted a TikTok video of herself and Criss, again in a car, playing a favorite from their time happiness, “Don’t Stop Believing”. The two played Rachel and Blaine in the series, which aired from 2009 to 2015.
Michele took on the role of Fanny Brice in early September to rave reviews and a flurry of box office records. This is Michele’s first Broadway role since starring in the original cast spring blossoms.
Criss last appeared on Broadway in a David Mamet revival American buffalo. He also recently played Freddie Trumper in a special one-off Broadway concert by play chessa benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund.
Carpool Karaoke: The Series is produced for Apple by CBS Studios in association with Fulwell 73. James Corden and Ben Winston are the creators and executive producers, along with executive producer Eric Pankowski.
Author: Denise Petsky
Source: Deadline
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