The cast of The Gilded Age has released its first single, and it is a Christmas song. Clock twinker Ben Ahlers performs “The World Needs Some Christmas,” an original track written by Grammy-winning producer Desmond Child, on the album Voices of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album. The full record comes out on Friday, November 6 from Concord Theatricals Recordings.
The album features the show’s biggest names, including Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kelli O’Hara. It also pairs on-screen couples like Denée Benton and Jordan Donica, who perform “O Holy Night.” Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector get three tracks of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.”
The project is a surprise. The Gilded Age has not announced a musical episode, but the cast has made a holiday record instead.
The Lead Track
“The World Needs Some Christmas” is a new song. Desmond Child wrote it specifically for the album, and Ben Ahlers delivers it as the lead track. The song is available now on streaming platforms.
The album’s release on November 6 lands just before the show returns. The timing is notable. Fans who want new The Gilded Age content have two reasons to tune in on that weekend.
The Complete Track List
The album runs 14 tracks deep, and the lineup reads like a casting call for a Broadway revue. Here is everything on the record:
- “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
Two tracks stand out for their scale. “I Remember” brings together Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, and Kelli O’Hara. “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” spans three separate songs, each performed by Coon and Spector.
The Talent Behind It
Desmond Child is the songwriter behind the lead single. He is a Grammy-winning producer.
Concord Theatricals Recordings is releasing the album.
The Premiere Date
The album’s release on November 6 lands just before the show returns. The timing is notable. Fans who want new The Gilded Age content have two reasons to tune in on that weekend.
The full album is available through Concord Theatricals Recordings.
The Release Details
- The first single, “The World Needs Some Christmas,” is available now on streaming platforms.
- The full album, Voices of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album, releases Friday, November 6.
- The album is available through Concord Theatricals Recordings.
- The The Gilded Age Season 4 premiere airs Sunday, November 1 at 9 PM ET on HBO and HBO Max.
The Holiday Gift
This is a holiday record from a show that has already proven its staying power. The Gilded Age has become a cultural fixture, and this album extends that reach into a different format.
The album is a gift from the cast to the audience. It celebrates the season while celebrating the show. It is a holiday record with a purpose.
The The Gilded Age cast has made our holiday dreams come true.
Source material: “‘The Gilded Age’ Cast Is Making Our Holiday Dreams Come True! ‘Voices Of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album’ Comes Out This November,” Decider.
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