Instead of sipping hot chocolate under the mistletoe, Sabrina Carpenter is urging fans to stay up late and order an espresso while getting cozy on their couches. Her variety show, A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter, will arrive on streaming very soon, and it is bound to offer the right amount of entertainment we crave ahead of the holidays. The singer wants us to get a little taste of the way she commemorates Christmas through her hilarious and music-oriented show, which includes a few guest appearances to keep the audience invested.
Recently named the most popular artist on TikTok in 2024, Carpenter’s success is only growing, and having her own Netflix special seems like a grand way for her to wrap up the year. With comedy segments meshed with performances of her own tracks and classic Christmas hits, the artist’s festive production will likely make people laugh and sing along.
As the holidays are fast approaching and viewers continue to tune into TV specials and Christmas films, here is a guide answering some of your burning questions about the variety show hosted by the “Please, Please, Please” songstress.
What Is ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’?
A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter is a holiday-themed variety show hosted by this year’s rising star, Sabrina Carpenter. The Christmas special will be peppered with tunes from fruitcake, Sabrina’s 2023 seasonal album, and guest appearances from well-known names who will join her for comedy sketches. From the likes of the promo material and the trailer, it seems like the “Expresso” singer will have a merry time performing with actors and musicians in a show that she worked on closely, both behind the scenes as a producer and in front of the camera as a host. In fact, Carpenter shared with Netflix a bit more about why this project appealed to her:
“The holidays have always been so special to me. I am excited to bring my take to a classic holiday variety show — infusing my love of music and comedy to make something that is uniquely me.”
Is ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’ Streaming?
This holiday special won’t air on TV, landing directly on streaming as of December 6 at 6 p.m. PST/ 9 p.m. EST. Fans will get to tune in for A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter if they have a Netflix subscription. After all, this is a Netflix original and won’t be available to watch on other streaming platforms. Here are a few plans to consider in case you are hoping to watch the variety show upon release.
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Standard with ads |
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$6.99 per month |
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$15.49 per month |
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Premium |
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$22.99 per month |
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Watch the Trailer For ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’
“Guess who’s coming to Netflix,” is the message that pops up in pink lettering before Carpenter first appears in the official trailer. Sassy as always, she jokingly says that “Christmas is coming early this year” and that she “wouldn’t count on a silent night”. In the lead up to the holiday season, the pop star is seen singing to holiday tracks, switching into various costumes, dueting with the likes of Chappell Roan, and sharing the screen with Abbott Elementary‘s lead, Quinta Brunson. The teaser leads us to believe that much like the cheeky remarks featured in Carpenter’s repertoire, she will also bring a dosage of humor to the special. She’s also preparing viewers for a full-package experience, incorporating music and comedy sketches throughout the Netflix original. Although the clip doesn’t reveal which specific songs she will perform or what the sketches will be about, the trailer gives an overview of what audiences can anticipate from the artist as she makes this project uniquely her own.
Who Will Be in ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’?
As previously mentioned, the variety show will include guest appearances ranging from musicians to Hollywood actors. Carpenter is not only expected to duet with Roan, but she’s also going to perform with Shania Twain, Tyla, and Kali Uchis. As for the skits included in the special, fans will be thrilled to know that aside from Brunson, the Grammy nominee will also act opposite Nico Hiraga, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Owen Thiele, Jillian Bell, and Sean Austin. At the end of the trailer, Astin is dressed up as Santa, so maybe that is an indicator of his role in this production.
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Other Music-Filled Holiday Specials to Watch Next
After laughing and singing along with Carpenter, you might be wondering if there are other holiday shows to look forward to next. Well, you are in luck, because another pop star is also hosting a special evening filled with music and a beloved late-night host is also prepping to make Christmastime even more special.
‘An Evening With Dua Lipa’ (2024)
An Evening With Dua Lipa is also coming out soon, and although it isn’t a variety show like Carpenter’s Netflix project, it will feature plenty of music to keep you pumped in the lead up to the holidays. Recorded in London at the Royal Albert Hall, this show will air on CBS and have Dua Lipa performing some of her chart-topping hits alongside the 53-piece Heritage Orchestra conducted by Ben Foster. In between songs, there will also be interview clips in which the singer reflects on some of her career highlights and revisits some personal holiday memories.
‘Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular’ (2024)
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon shares a brand-new holiday special that brings his comedy album, Holiday Seasoning, to life in a singular way. The one-hour music show aired on December 4, after the Christmas Rockfeller Centre tree lighting, and will air again on December 18 on NBC. The special includes guest appearances from celebrities featured in Fallon’s album, such as the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and Meghan Trainor. New York’s famous holiday performance group, the Radio City Rockettes, are also performing.
‘Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays’ (2024)
Josh Groban will also put out a Christmas-themed special, in which he will serve as host and producer. Different from the aforementioned, this televised show will be focused on uniting families with children in need. In addition to singing some holiday tunes alongside guests like Jennifer Hudson, James Bay, Tori Kelly and The War and Treaty, Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays will also aim to tell inspiring stories about adoption in a time of the year when spending precious moments with loved ones is so important. Shot at the Bram Goldsmith Theater in Beverly Hills, the special will have a blend of storytelling, music, and comedy that will surely keep audiences company prior to Christmas Eve.
- Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Director
- Sam Wrench
- Cast
- Sabrina Carpenter , Chappell Roan , Tyla , Kali Uchis , Shania Twain , Nico Hiraga , Quinta Brunson , Cara Delevingne , Kyle Mooney , Jillian Bell , Owen Thiele , Sean Astin , Megan Stalter
- Main Genre
- Holiday
- Writers
- Sabrina Carpenter , Chappell Roan , Tyla , Kali Uchis , Shania Twain , Nico Hiraga , Quinta Brunson , Cara Delevingne , Kyle Mooney , Jillian Bell , Owen Thiele , Sean Astin , Megan Stalter
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