Carrie Coon’s show gets a Spider-Verse Christmas spin-off
Get ready to deck the halls with history and holiday cheer, because HBO is preparing to deliver a festive audio experience. The critically acclaimed period drama The Gilded Age is getting an exclusive Christmas spin-off album, reminiscent of the popular audio treatments seen for films like Spider-Verse.
This new holiday collection, titled Voices Of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album, promises to transport listeners into the opulent world of 1880s New York City, featuring a stellar ensemble of the show’s cast.
The album will draw upon a mix of holiday classics and original songs sourced from Concord Theatricals Recordings, all produced by Desmond Child. It’s a curated collection designed to capture the glamour and warmth of the era, now infused with festive melody.
The roster of talent featured on the album is simply breathtaking. It brings together stars including Ben Ahlers, Christine Baranski, Laura Benanti, Denée Benton, Carrie Coon, Jordan Donica, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Donna Murphy, Kelli O’Hara, Taylor Richardson, Morgan Spector, Taylor Trensch, and Adrienne Warren. This is a cast steeped in dramatic gravitas and undeniable charisma.
The soundtrack kicks off with the single The World Needs Some Christmas, a performance by Ahlers with lyrics penned by Child. The full album will feature 15 delightful tracks, ranging from iconic seasonal tunes like ‘It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year and ‘Let It Snow to evocative pieces such as ‘I Remember, setting a perfect tone for the season.
Fans can expect to stream and purchase the complete album digitally, on CD, and on vinyl starting Friday, November 6, 2026. This festive spin-off arrives just as The Gilded Age prepares for its highly anticipated Season 4 premiere on November 1, 2026, continuing the story of Marian Brook and Peggy Scott as they navigate the complexities of high society and battling for their dreams.
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