Quickly becoming New York City’s flagship tree lighting ceremony in the heart of Manhattan, our tree lighting event is a perfect way to bring in the holiday season.  Live entertainment including on and off the ice acts will compliment the perfect family experience.
 
With special performances throughout the night, the festive spirit will surely be felt. 

Special Performances:
 
Sarah McLachlan
We're excited to announce Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan to our lineup for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 29th.  The festivities kick off at 7pm.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus
The Grammy Award winning group represents some of the best musical talent from the youth of New York City.

Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is a smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

Mamma Mia!
Now celebrating its TENTH smash hit year and over 4,000 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre, MAMMA MIA! has been seen by over 5 Million people on Broadway and by over 50 million fans around the world  in 14 different languages! Featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, the ultimate feel-good show has audiences singing and dancing in the aisles around the world every night. We are excited to welcome Broadway stars of MAMMA MIA! Lisa Brescia, Corinne Melançon and Jennifer Perry!

Porgy & Bess
Don't  miss an appearance from Porgy & Bess' Norm Lewis!

On Ice Performances:
 
The Haydenettes
The premier Synchronized skating organization in the United States. The Hayden teams are led by the Haydenettes, the 2011 World Bronze Medalists and U.S. Figure Skating’s 2011 U.S. National Champions. By virtue of their unequaled competitive record of 19 U.S. National titles, the Haydenettes are recognized around the world as America's Synchronized Skating team.

Steven Cousins
A dynamic performer who has charmed legions of fans around the world with his entertaining and fun-loving attitude, on and off the ice. He is also an experienced competitor, having participated in eight World Championships and three Winter Olympic Games. He has also been named as one of International Figure Skating Magazine's "Top 10 Most Beautiful People in Skating."

John Zimmerman & Kyoko Ina
Former U.S. Nationals Pairs Champions Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman will be performing.