New York, NY (Top40 Charts) NBC celebrates the holiday season in style with its hugely popular "Christmas in
Rockefeller Center" special on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT). Just before the lighting of the iconic tree in
Rockefeller Plaza, audiences will be treated to festive performances by Chicago,
Brett Eldredge, Derek & Julianne Hough, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, NE-YO, Gwen Stefani, Straight No Chaser, Skylar Astin & Alex Newell from NBC's midseason drama "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," and appearances by Miss
America 2019 Nia
Franklin and the
Radio City Rockettes. NBC's "
Today" anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb,
Craig Melvin and Al Roker will host the joyous event.
Prior to the primetime telecast, an additional live hour of the special will be broadcast on all NBC Owned Television Stations as well as many of the NBC affiliates (7-8 p.m. ET. Check local listings). The regional hour will be co-hosted by "Access Hollywood's"
Mario Lopez along with NBC 4 New York's Stefan Holt and
Natalie Pasquarella. Check local listings.
"Christmas in
Rockefeller Center" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Brad Lachman Productions. Brad Lachman serves as executive producer, Bill Bracken will co-executive produce and Debbie Palacio directs.