See first look at Matthew Morrison as the Grinch in NBC’s new musical special

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Matthew Morrison-as-the Grinch has arrived to steal Xmas… and numerous viewers’ optimism about NBC’s The Grinch Musical! occasion.

The community has unveiled our initially seem at Morrison playing the legendary Dr. Seuss character in the approaching musical distinctive. A short preview aired through the Macy’s Thanksgiving Working day Parade on Thursday, showcasing Morrison in total Grinch regalia introducing a musical quantity from the Troubadour Theatre in London. The tune itself, “Who Likes Xmas,” did not function Morrison, sung in its place by the Whos of Whoville, who as we all know like Christmas a lot. (Sample lyrics: “Who likes Christmas? Whos like Christmas!”)

NBC also unveiled a transient promo for the unique, that includes Morrison searching very Jim Carrey-ish in costume and makeup.

Response to the first search on social media was not precisely receptive, with a lot of viewers sharing their horrified and/or disgusted responses on Twitter.

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! is established to air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with Denis O’Hare, Booboo Stewart, and newcomer Amelia Minto costarring with Morrison. Incidentally, NBC will also air the beloved, Chuck Jones-directed Grinch animated distinctive on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, in circumstance anyone is fascinated.

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