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- Who appears on the holiday album: the full Broadway-heavy lineup
- What the album offers: classics, narration, and two originals
- Standout performances and vocal highlights
- How this project connects to the TV series
- Where and when to listen
- Complete tracklist: 15 songs and narrations
- Why this release matters for fans and holiday music
The Broadway voices behind HBO’s period drama are trading parlors for carols. Voices of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album gathers the series’ musical stars for a 15-track holiday record that blends familiar standards with two brand-new songs.
Who appears on the holiday album: the full Broadway-heavy lineup
This project leans into the show’s theatrical roots. The cast list reads like a roster of Broadway royalty, and many of them take lead turns on familiar yuletide favorites.
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- Audra McDonald
- Christine Baranski
- Kelli O’Hara
- Brian Stokes Mitchell
- Donna Murphy
- Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector (narration)
- Ben Ahlers, Laura Benanti, Denée Benton
- Jordan Donica, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Taylor Richardson
- Taylor Trensch, Adrienne Warren
What the album offers: classics, narration, and two originals
The collection mixes well-known carols and seasonal standards with fresh material. Producer Desmond Child contributed two new songs for the cast to premiere.
New tracks to watch
- “It’s Been Real” — performed by Donna Murphy.
- “The World Needs Some Christmas” — performed by Ben Ahlers. This track is already available to stream.
How narration and character moments are used
Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector reprise their on-screen personas to read portions of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. The narration is split across three interludes to punctuate the album.
Standout performances and vocal highlights
The record gives each principal actor a chance to shine. Some notable pairings and solos include:
- Christine Baranski takes on a spirited version of “We Need a Little Christmas.”
- Audra McDonald lends her voice to “I Wonder As I Wander” and joins an ensemble on “I Remember.”
- Kelli O’Hara offers a warm “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and shares a trio with McDonald and Murphy.
- Brian Stokes Mitchell opens the album with “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.”
How this project connects to the TV series
The Gilded Age’s theatrical casting made a music release a natural extension. Fans who have long wished for a musical episode now get a different kind of treat: a seasonal showcase that celebrates the cast’s vocal gifts while nodding to the show’s characters.
Where and when to listen
Voices of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album is due out Friday, November 6. It will be available on major streaming platforms.
Complete tracklist: 15 songs and narrations
- “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” — Brian Stokes Mitchell
- “We Need A Little Christmas” — Christine Baranski
- “’Twas The Night Before Christmas (Part 1)” — Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector
- “The World Needs Some Christmas” — Ben Ahlers
- “I Remember” — Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy & Kelli O’Hara
- “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” — Kelli O’Hara
- “O Holy Night” — Denée Benton & Jordan Donica
- “I Wonder As I Wander” — Audra McDonald
- “’Twas The Night Before Christmas (Part 2)” — Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector
- “Let It Snow” — Taylor Richardson & Taylor Trensch
- “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” — Adrienne Warren
- “Wexford Carol” — Celia Keenan-Bolger & Laura Benanti
- “Just In Time For Christmas” — Laura Benanti
- “’Twas The Night Before Christmas (Part 3)” — Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector
- “It’s Been Real” — Donna Murphy
Why this release matters for fans and holiday music
The album answers a recurring fan wish: let these Broadway talents sing. It serves both as a seasonal record and a nod to the show’s theatrical pedigree.
