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A Holiday Spectacular (2022) on Hallmark – Cast, Photos & How to Watch

A Holiday Spectacular is a brand new 2022 Hallmark holiday movie premiering during their annual Countdown to Christmas lineup. It premieres on November 27, 2022 on Hallmark Channel. Details on the cast and plot are below, plus see some photos from the film.

A Holiday Spectacular Plot

In 1958, Philadelphia heiress Maggie (Ginna Claire Mason) puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true. She wants to dance live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Although her family thinks she’s in NYC with a boarding school friend, Maggie’s living a whole different life. She falls in love with New York and dancing with the Rockettes. Maggie soon feels caught between two worlds, and things become more complicated after she meets a U.S. Navy photographer named John (Derek Klena). 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?

A Holiday Spectacular Cast

Ginna Claire Mason as Maggie

Ginna Claire Mason is an actress known for playing Glinda in Wicked, both on Broadway and on the US National Tour. Well experienced in theater and performing arts, Ginna has also held roles in Newsies and Flashdance. Recently, she held a solo show at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in New Jersey.

Ginna first met husband Eric Will Moffett in 2010 during college. They were engaged by 2012 and married by 2013. In 2021, Ginna and Eric welcomed their first child, a son named Cooper.

Derek Klena as John

Derek Klena is an actor and singer known for his Broadway work, including Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia and The Bridges of Madison County. He’s also appeared on quite a few television shows too, such as The Code and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. In 2020, Derek was nominated for a Tony award for his performance in Jagged Little Pill.

He’s been married to wife Elycia Scriven since 2018, and they welcomed son Dax into the world in September of this year.

Full Cast List

Ginna Claire Mason (Maggie)
Derek Klena (John)
Sara Gallo (Sofia)
Tiffany Denise Hobbs (Alice)
Ruth Gottschall (Rose)
Ann-Margret (Grandma Margret)
Torsten Johnson (Maxwell)
Carolyn McCormick (Elisabeth Bingham)
Byron Jennings (Grant Bingham)
Elle Grace Graper (Lucy)
Sinem Nejla Gulturk (Ava)
Holly Ann Butler (Dance Teacher)
Michael Brian Dunn (Mr. Matthews)
Lisa Helmi Johanson (Kitty)
Larissa Schmitz (Janet)
Sydney Elizabeth Joy Mesher (Lillian)
JoJo Carmichael (Peggy)
Stephen DeRosa (Frank)
Dylan S. Wallach (Ben)
Eve Plumb (Harriet)
Erica Dorfler (Gimbals Clerk)
Lucia Gianetta (Sofia’s Mom)
Marlene Mancini (Sofia’s Grandmother)
Hassan Gray (Security Guard)
Donald Wayne (Grandpa John)
Caitlin McAvoy (Waitress)
Kenneth Michael Murray (Soldier Boy)

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How to Watch A Holiday Spectacular

A Holiday Spectacular is an original Hallmark Channel movie that aired during the 2022 Countdown to Christmas movie event. You can watch the movie at these different streaming options:

Fubo TV – Subscribe to Fubo TV for $69.99/month. Sign up for a 7-day free trial. Start watching Countdown for Christmas on Hallmark Channel via Fubo now.

Frndly TV – This newcomer is one of the most affordable options on the market. In addition to watching the Hallmark Channel, you can also access the Great American Family Channel amongst 40+ channels on Frndly TV. Sign up for a 7-day free trial. Afterwards, the packages begin at $6.99/month. It is easy to download and access via Roku or the Amazon Firestick.