Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to showcase Broadway's best

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Stars from the Broadway shows A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Finding Neverland, The Last Ship, On the Town and Side Show are scheduled to perform during the 88th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

"For more than 35 years, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the premier showcase for Broadway talent, casting a major spotlight on its brightest stars and the best musicals hitting the theater boards in New York City," NBC said in a news release. "This year is no different, with Broadway vets including Idina Menzel, Sting performing with the cast of The Last Ship, and Nick Jonas also joining the festivities."

The traditional holiday event will also offer a sneak preview of the network's upcoming Peter Pan Live! musical telecast, as well as the return of the iconic Radio City Rockettes. The parade will air on NBC Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones.