Photo Coverage: Happy Holiday! IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens!
By: Peter James Zielinski Nov. 24, 2009
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The Tony Award® nominated hit musical Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage reinvention of the beloved classic film, directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Randy Skinner, with music supervision by Rob Berman, returned to Broadway with a festive and fun opening on Sunday, November 22, 2009! BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the "jingle" filled opening night!
James Clow, Melissa Errico, Tony Yazbeck and Mara Davi star in the Broadway return production which also stars Ruth Williamson, Peter Reardon, Remy Auberjonois, Cliff Bemis, Madeleine Yen and David Ogden Stiers, who lead a cast of 33 in the limited holiday engagement at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews began Friday, November 13, 2009 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3, 2010.
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 is a merry and bright theatrical experience for the entire family. Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is produced by Kevin McCollum, John Gore, Tom McGrath,Paul Blake, The Producing Office, Dan Markley, Sonny Everett andBroadway Across America in association with Paramount Pictures.
Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is directed by Tony Award® winner and three-time nominee Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Footloose, A Grand Night for Singing), with a book by David Ives and Paul Blake and choreography by three-time Tony Award® nominee Randy Skinner(Irving Berlin's White Christmas, 42nd Street, Ain't Broadway Grand).
Set design is 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 (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, 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.
This production of Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS will also embark on a national tour this holiday season, bringing the spirit of love, charity, and song to Omaha, Nebraska; Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; East Lansing, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri; Louisville, Kentucky and Kansas City, Missouri for all to enjoy. Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS made its world premiere stage debut during the 2004 holiday season in San Francisco at the Curran Theater, garnering rave reviews and establishing its status as a don't-miss holiday show.
Tickets prices are $66.50, $91.50 and $126.50 (including $1.50 facility fee), and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For group sales details and pricing call The Group Sales Box Office at 800-223-7565.
For More Information Visit:Â www.whitechristmasbroadway.com.
Photos by Peter James Zielinski
The Ensemble of Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Mike Nulty and Ensemble
David Ogden Stiers and Ruth Williamson
The cast takes a festive bow!
David Ogden Stiers, Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck and Mara Davi
Ruth Williamson, Madeleine Rose Yen, David Ogden Stiers
The Ensemble of White Christmas
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble soar!
Joseph Medeiros, Kelly Sheehan and the ensemble
Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck and Mara Davi
David Ogden Stiers, Ruth Williamson, and the Ensemble
David Ogden Stiers, Ruth Williamson, Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, Mara Davi, and the ensemble
David Ogden Stiers, Ruth Williamson, Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, Mara Davi, and the ensemble
Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, and Mara Davi
Melissa Errico, James Clow, Tony Yazbeck and Mara Davi
Opening Night of White Christmas 2009
Lynette Perry McCollum and Kevin McCollum
Associate choreographer and dance captain Kelli Barclay and assistant choreographer and assistant dance captain Mary Giattino
Mike Nulty
Jessica Lee Goldyn and Tony Yazbeck
Ruth Williamson and David Ogden Stiers
Ruth Williamson and David Ogden Stiers
Beth Johnson Nicely, Leah Horowitz, Abby Church and Kristyn Pope.
Madeleine Rose Yen and Ruth Williamson
Beth Johnson Nicely and Kiira Schmidt
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