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IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS to Play Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, 12/16-28

By: Nov. 25, 2014
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IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is returning this holiday season. Bring your loved ones for a heart-warming celebration of Americana, playing at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for 16 performances, from December 16 - 28. Presented by the Citi Performing Arts Center and MSG Entertainment, tickets are on now sale at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Press night is set for Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 pm.

The show will star James Clow as "Bob Wallace," Jeremy Benton as "Phil Davis," Trista Moldovan as "Betty Haynes," and Kaitlyn Davidson as "Judy Haynes." Also featured are Pamela Myers as "Martha Watson," Conrad John Schuck as "General Waverly", Ryan Reilly as "Ralph Sheldrake," Danny Gardner as "Mike Nulty," Cliff Bemis as "Ezekiel Foster," and Elizabeth Crawford and Ava DellaPietra as "Susan Waverly." Rounding out the cast are Maddy Apple, Craig Blake, Maria Rose Briggs, Laurie DiFilippo, Joe Grandy, Drew Humphrey, Guy Mannick, Ann-Ngaire Martin, Amanda Phillips, Kristyn Pope, Jake Primmerman, Sean Quinn, Rachel Rhodes-Devey, Katie Rooney, Natasha Scearse, Daniel J. Self, Kelly Sheehan, and Kelly Skidmore.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Happy Holiday," "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and the unforgettable title song, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family!

The creative team includes direction and choreography by Randy Skinner (42nd Street) who was nominated for a Tony Award for this production; book by David Ives (Finnian's Rainbow, On the Town) and Paul Blake (Beautiful-The Carole King Musical); set design by Anna Louizos (Avenue Q, In The Heights); set adaptation by Kenneth Foy; costumes by Carrie Robbins (A Class Act); lighting design by Ken Billington (The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie); sound design by Keith Caggiano; orchestrations by Larry Blank, also nominated for a Tony Award for this production; vocal and additional arrangements by Bruce Pomahac; music direction by Michael Horsley; casting by Jay Binder C.S.A/Jason Styres.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is produced by Work Light Productions, whose other touring productions include American Idiot, MAMMA MIA!, and Nice Work If You Can Get It.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS features Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin, and is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

The New York Times exclaims "this cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list." And, the New York Daily News hailed IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS as "a holiday card come to life."

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS plays at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre Tuesday, December 16 - Sunday, December 28, 2014, for 16 performances: Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; matinees on Wednesday, December 23 and Friday, December 26 at 2:00 pm and Saturdays at 2:00 pm; and Sundays at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are priced at $35.00 - $125.00; all prices include a $3.75 facility fee per ticket. Tickets are on sale at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787), or through Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets now by contacting Citi Performing Arts Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116 or groups@citicenter.org



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