These Broadway Stars Will Appear in Hallmarks' 2024 Holiday Movies

It's that season again! For a lot of people, it isn't the holidays without a Hallmark movie. And, for Broadway fans, it is an even bigger treat as Broadway performers continue to lend their talents to the heartwarming films that grace your TV every year. 

In 2024, there are more Broadway stars, with some actors jumping into the Hallmark game for the very first time. Huge names like Jordan Fisher, along with Tony Award winners such as Christine Ebersole and Charlotte d'Ambroise are all set to appear in movies this season. And a few of them are even theater-themed!

Take a look below to find out more about what you can expect from new Hallmark Christmas movies this year, and which Broadway stars to look out for.

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Jordan Fisher- The 5-Year Christmas Party (Oct 27)

Hadestown star Jordan Fisher stars in this holiday movie about two old theater school rivals. Over five years, Alice (Katie Findlay) and Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way.

Charlotte d'Ambroise- A Carol for Two (Nov 1)

Two-time Tony nominee Charlotte d'Ambroise stars in this Broadway-themed romance. After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Ginna Claire-Mason) gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Jordan Litz), who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They're stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway.

As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity. 

Margaret Colin- Three Wiser Men and a Boy (Nov 23)

Margaret Colin, who was most recently seen on Broadway in the 2018 revival of Carousel, stars as Barbara in this holiday film. The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidentally by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s son Thomas’ school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor and Stephan.

Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget. The movie stars Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, and Margaret Colin.

Christine Ebersole - Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (Nov 30)

Two-time Tony-winner Christine Ebersole stars in the 2024 sports movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists.

As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. Filmed on location in Kansas City, the movie also stars Broadway alum Richard Riehle, Hunter King, and Tyler Hynes.

Derek Klena- Private Princess Christmas (Dec 6)

Broadway alum Derek Klena will make another Hallmark appearance following 2022's A Holiday Spectacular. For this outing, the Jagged Little Star will appear alongside Ali Skovbye in this royal romance. The movie follows Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, who adores the privileges of being a royal, but none of the responsibilities. 

After being disappointed by Vi one too many times, the Queen (Erica Durance) decides to test her daughter's mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryna Douglas (Klena).

Janel Parrish- Sugarplummed (Dec 7)

Janel Parrish, whose first Hallmark movie was 2020's Holly & Ivy alongside Jeremy Jordan, returns to the magical world of Hallmark with Sugarplummed. The movie follows Emily (Maggie Lawson) whoo has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas. she meticulously plans every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s falling short.

Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Janel Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure – one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection.