| The Queen Family Singalong | |
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| Presented by | Darren Criss |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production location | Virtual |
| Production company | Done and Dusted |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 4, 2021 |
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| The Disney Family Singalong | |
The Queen Family Singalong is an American music television special which premiered November 4, 2021 on ABC. Hosted by Darren Criss and spun off from ABC's 2020 specials The Disney Family Singalong, the special featured performances of songs by the British rock band Queen by celebrity guests. The special featured an appearance by Adam Lambert—who performs as lead singer with the band's members as Queen + Adam Lambert. As a salute to the reopening of Broadway theatres amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the special also included a performance of "Don't Stop Me Now" by the Broadway casts of Disney's musicals Aladdin and The Lion King.[1]
Performances
| Artist(s) | Song(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|
| JoJo Siwa Orianthi |
"We Will Rock You" | News of the World |
| Jimmie Allen featuring Miss Piggy | "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" | The Game |
| Pentatonix | "Somebody to Love" | A Day at the Races |
| The cast of The Lion King Bonita Hamilton Mduduzi Madela Brandon McCall Adrienne Walker |
"Don't Stop Me Now" | Jazz |
| Fall Out Boy | "Under Pressure" | Hot Space |
| Derek Hough featuring Alexander Jean | "Another One Bites the Dust" | The Game |
| Alessia Cara | "Killer Queen" | Sheer Heart Attack |
| OneRepublic | "We Are the Champions" | News of the World |
| Adam Lambert | "The Show Must Go On" | Innuendo |
| Darren Criss and Various | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | A Night at the Opera |
Appearances
Broadcast
The special was seen by a total of 3.51 million viewers, with a 0.5 share of viewers 18-49; it was the lowest-rated entry in ABC's Family Singalong franchise, with a 58% decline in comparison to November 2020's The Disney Holiday Singalong.[3]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-10-15). "ABC Sets 'Queen Family Singalong' Special With Darren Criss, Adam Lambert, More". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ a b "ABC Will Rock You With Latest Iteration of the Hit "Singalong" Franchise, "The Queen Family Singalong," Airing Thursday, Nov. 4, on ABC" (Press release). ABC. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "ABC's 'Queen Family Singalong' Falls 58% in Ratings From Last 'Disney Family Singalong'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2022-08-24 – via Yahoo!.
