A Show Stopping Christmas. Credit: Lifetime.
Lifetime is airing an all-new original holiday film during their annual “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” event. It’s called A Show Stopping Christmas, and it premieres on Sunday November 20, 2022. Below are details about the movie, including the plot, cast and more. Keep reading to learn about this exciting film and when it will premiere.
Riley Burdett (Jamie Perez) is the artistic director of the Onota Theatre in Western Massachusetts. When Regina, the Scrooge-like owner of the theatre, breaks the news that she’s preparing to sell the property before the holiday performance, Riley must call upon the ghosts of Regina’s past, present, and future to change her mind. Meanwhile, a big TV star, Sam Palmer (Thomas McDonnell), has moved to the area to escape the craziness of Hollywood. Riley casts him as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and his star power, his cleverness, and his budding love for Riley helps her save the theatre…and steal her heart during this very special Christmastime.
Lead Jamie Perez shared the official poster to Instagram, writing: “I can’t wait for you all to fall in love with our movie #ashowstoppingchristmas Premiering on @itsawonderfullifetime@lifetimetv on 11/20 8/7c 🎄.”
Jamie Perez as Riley Burdett
Jamie Perez is a Latinx actress. She’s known for her role on Netflix’s We Can Be Heroes, and more recently, guest spots on shows such as Walker. This is her first Lifetime original holiday film. In addition to acting, Jamie’s modeled and done partnerships with brands like Samsung.
Thomas McDonnell as Sam
Thomas McDonnell is an American actor known for his roles in The 100, Prom and Fun Size. He’s also guest starred on Fun Size co-star’s Jane Levy’s shows Suburgatory and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
Speaking of Fun Size, Thomas celebrated a decade of the movie being out on Instagram, posting some behind the scenes photos from the film. “Fun Size came out ten years ago today 10.26.12,” he wrote.
Jamie Perez as Riley Burdett
Thomas McDonnell as Sam
Maureen Keiller as Regina Caldwell
Caroline Portu as Bridget
Robert Walsh as Archie
Junior Cius as Bill
Abri as Reporter
Paul Melendy as Elvin
James Dickens as Tiny Tim
Dennis Daniel as Ghost of Christmas Present
Mollie Pedersen as Little Fan
Allison Rothwell as Outdoor Show Patron
Director: John Stimpson
Script: Joany Kane, Caroline Portu and John Stimpson
Additional Crew: Mark Donadio, Miriam Marcus, Ryan Cooper, Margret H. Huddleston, Stephanie Slack, Amanda McGrady, Ed Grenga, Michael C. Stone, Jennifer LaFace and Missy DiPiero
A Show Stopping Christmas was filmed in Massachusetts. Specific cities include Dedham and Norwood. They used the Norwood Theatre for the theater in the film, and production took place in April 2021. Apparently, the previous title of the movie was A Playful Romance.
Take a look at some behind the scenes photos and promotional stills from A Show Stopping Christmas below, all from Jamie Perez’s Instagram!
A Show Stopping Christmas premieres on Sunday November 20th at 8 PM EST on Lifetime.
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