According to Netflix, Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake, as well as covers of holiday classics. The special will also feature additional music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, surprises and fun cameos.
“The holidays have always been so special to me,” Carpenter said in a statement. “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.”
Carpenter’s new album Short n’ Sweet debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200.
“Sabrina’s vision to subvert the classic holiday special has been clear since day one,” said Michael D. Ratner, executive producer and founder/CEO of OBB Media. “At OBB, we partner with the world’s most captivating artists to reimagine the expected, and we’re proud of the work by our entire team and want to highlight Simone Spira, the Volara team, Sam Wrench, Nikki Boella and all involved that brought Sabrina’s vision to life on Netflix.”
The special is produced by OBB Pictures and At Last Productions. Carpenter executive produces along with Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Simone Spira, and Kfir Goldberg for OBB; Bill Perlman and Janelle Lopez Genzink. San Wrench directs and NIkki Boella serves as showrunner.