Irving Berlin’s White Christmas stars, Tony Award® nominee Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!) and Broadway favorite Kerry O’Malley (Into the Woods) sit down for an interview and performance with “Sirius Live on Broadway” host Seth Rudetsky tomorrow Wednesday, October 15th at 12:00p (EST) live from the Broadway Concierge and Ticket Center (1560 Broadway between 46th & 47th streets) in Times Square.
Every Wednesday at 12:00p, Broadway fans are invited to “SIRIUS Live on Broadway” to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars, and get the chance to meet them in person.
The interview and performance hour will air on Sirius 77 “Broadway’s Best” on Friday, October 17th at 7:00p and will be re-broadcast on Saturday, October 18th at 3:00p; Sunday, October 19th at 12noon and 9:00p; Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00a; and Wednesday, October 22nd at 12noon and 6:00p. All times EST.
Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas, a new musical stage reinvention of the cherished classic film, arrives on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre this holiday season for 63 performances only - guaranteeing New York a
White Christmas!
Previews begin Friday, November 14th, 2008 for an official opening on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008, and a limited run through Sunday, January 4th, 2009.
Bogardus, O’Malley are joined by
Jeffry Denman (The Producers),
Meredith Patterson (42nd Street),
Charles Dean (Berkeley Repertory Theatre) and
Susan Mansur (Damn Yankees) in leading a cast of 33 in the highly anticipated holiday engagement.
Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas is produced by
Kevin McCollum,
John Gore,
Tom McGrath,
Paul Blake, The Producing Office,
Dan Markley,
Sonny Everett and
Broadway Across America in association with
Paramount Pictures.
Every holiday season, audiences of all ages enjoy the uplifting story of
White Christmas. Now, a new generation will be able to experience this holiday tradition in a completely new way – live on stage. With the Broadway arrival of
Irving Berlin’S
White Christmas, the show is poised to become New York’s newest holiday tradition.
The musical tells the story of two showbiz buddies who put on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and find their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written,
Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the entire family.
Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas is directed by Tony Award® winner
Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Sweet Charity), with a book by
David Ives (Is He Dead?) and
Paul Blake, choreography by Tony Award® nominee
Randy Skinner (42nd Street), set design by Tony Award® nominee
Anna Louizos (In the Heights,
Avenue Q), costumes by Tony Award® nominee
Carrie Robbins (
Grease, Over Here), lighting design by Tony Award® winner
Ken Billington (Chicago, The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie), sound design by Tony Award® nominee
Acme Sound Partners (In the Heights, Spamalot), orchestrations by Tony Award® nominee
Larry Blank (The Drowsy Chaperone), vocal and dance arrangements by
Bruce Pomahac, music supervision by
Rob Berman, and casting by
Jay Binder C.S.A. The stage production is based on the
Paramount Pictures film, written for the screen by
Norman Krasna,
Norman Panama, and
Melvin Frank.
Many
Irving Berlin classics are showcased in the new musical, including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “I Love a Piano,“ “Sisters,” “How Deep is the Ocean” and the unforgettable title song, “
White Christmas.” This production of
Irving Berlin’S
White Christmas plays during the holiday season each year in a different city, bringing the spirit of love, charity, and song around the country for all to enjoy.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets prices are $66.50, $91.50 and $121.50 (including $1.50 facility fee), and available by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or online at
www.ticketmaster.com.
Photo by Peter James Zielisnki
