WCBS- TV "EYE ON NEW YORK" host Dana Tyler sits down with Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS star Melissa Errico this Sunday morning, December 20 at 6:50am to discuss the Tony Award® nominated leading lady's return to Broadway to play "Betty Haynes" in the hit musical.
"Eye on New York" airs Sunday mornings on WCBS-TV, Channel 2 in the New York Metropolitan area.
The Tony Award® nominated musical
Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS has returned for a limited engagement on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) through January 3, 2010 for 64 performances only - guaranteeing New York another white Christmas!
Every holiday season, audiences of all ages enjoy the beloved classic film and uplifting story of White Christmas. Now, the Tony Award® nominated hit Broadway musical
Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS has become New York's newest holiday tradition.
James Clow (Bob Wallace),
Tony Yazbeck (Phil Davis),
Mara Davi (Judy Haynes),
David Ogden Stiers (General Henry Waverly), and
Ruth Williamson (Martha Watson) lead a cast of 33, including
Peter Reardon (Ralph Sheldrake),
Remy Auberjonois (
Mike Nulty),
Cliff Bemis (Ezekiel Foster), and
Madeleine Rose Yen (Susan Waverly),
Kelli Barclay,
Abby Church,
Sara Edwards,
Mary Giattino,
Chad Harlow, Tori Heinlein,
Leah Horowitz,
Drew Humphrey,
Matthew J. Kilgore,
Matthew Labanca, Jason Luks,
Joseph Medeiros, Taryn Molnar,
Beth Johnson Nicely,
Denise Nolin,
Dennis O'Bannion,
Con O'Shea-Creal,
Kristyn Pope,
Kiira Schmidt,
Kelly Sheehan,
Anna Aimee White,
Ryan Worsing, and Richard Riaz Yoder.
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 made its celebrated Broadway debut at the Marquis Theatre last season following acclaimed productions around the country. The New York critics stuffed the lavish musical's stocking full of praise! The New York Times said "This cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list," Variety raved "A thrill. Melodious numbers, sparkling visuals and an enchanting snow-biz finale" and NY-1 News proclaimed the musical "The perfect gift! Dazzling choreography and glorious tunes."
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.
Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is directed by Tony Award® winner and three-time nominee
Walter Bobbie (Chicago), with a book by
David Ives and
Paul Blake and choreography by three-time Tony Award® nominee
Randy Skinner (42nd Street) and musical supervision by
Rob Berman.
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.
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.
For group sales details and pricing call The Group Sales Box Office at 800-223-7565 or visit
www.bestofbroadway.com.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS will play the following unique performance schedule per week:
Week of December 14th, 2009:
Tuesday at 7p, Wednesday - Saturday at 8p
Wednesday & Friday - Sunday matinees at 2p
Week of December 21st, 2009:
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 8p, Tuesday & Sunday evenings at 7p
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2p
Dark on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25
Week of December 28th, 2009:
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 8p, Tuesday at 7p
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2p
Dark on New Year's Eve & Day - Thursday, December 31 & Friday, January 1
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Sunday, January 3, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.whitechristmasbroadway.com
Photo credit: Peter James Zielinski
