Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Aaron Pierre, and Kelvin Harrison, Jr. perform the new song penned for The Lion King prequel.
The Color Purple Tony winner will also release her debut solo recording prior to the arrival of Wicked: For Good.
The first half of the two-part movie adaptation will be available to rent or purchase digitally later this month.
The PBS holiday special also includes an appearance by Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol.
The Waitress composer and star will ring in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Rachel Zegler performs the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul song.
The first half of the two-part movie adaptation has brought in over $580 million worldwide.
Queen Latifah hosted the gala evening, celebrating the 47th class of honorees.