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Review: Carolyn Montgomery Lovingly Honors Rosemary Clooney in GIRLSINGER at Birdland
by Ricky Pope - Jan 25, 2024

At every turn, Montgomery plays up the fact that she and Rosemary Clooney are in many ways sisters in a parallel universe. Both women are dextrous, rich-voiced, blond crooners who find joy in the work they do while having less success in their unconventional love lives.

Reviews: Catching Up on Shows Is a Whirlwind .... at Urban Stages & 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Dec 12, 2023

Dear Santa: Thanks for the gifts called music in NYC, letting us 'wrap' our ears around a touch of Oklahoma-bred sense and sensibility, lots of holiday cheer, and musical theatre projects that have a connection to a famous hotel ....all part of a week in the winter wonderland of Manhattan's live presentations.

BroadwayWorld's Holiday Guide: Must-See Shows on the East Coast
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2023

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our east coast picks!

WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Granbury Theatre Company This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Granbury Theatre Company will conclude its Broadway on the Brazos season with the beloved holiday musical “White Christmas” on December 1-23, 2023, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens at City Springs Theatre Company in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

This December, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) brings the nostalgic, Broadway spectacular Irving Berlin's White Christmas to Atlanta-area audiences, with additional performances already in place to meet the demand for this holiday classic.

A Nashville Theater Tribute: GIVING THANKS FOR DENICE, Part 3
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 22, 2023

Denice Hicks is a national treasure who's been hiding out in plain sight in Nashville, Tennessee, for more than a quarter century. One of the most sought-after actors and directors in town, she has appeared on virtually every stage and her exquisite talents have been enjoyed by audiences and fellow theatre-types since her first Music City appearance as a cast member at the now-defunct Opryland USA theme park.

Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 12, 2023

Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.

54 Below To Present New Holiday Show With Sullivan, Sullivan, Harnar & Murray Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

Join KT SULLIVAN, JEFF HARNAR, STACY SULLIVAN, and TODD MURRAY for a festive evening of holiday songs at 54 BELOW with WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER Songs of the Holidays. Get all the performance details here!

Theatre In The Park to Hold Christmas in July with IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023

'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' will play Theatre in the Park on Friday, July 14 in Shawnee Mission Park. 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' continues through the weekend on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, with four additional performances Wednesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 22.

Review: Abigail Brooks Makes NYC Debut With JOYFUL AND TRIUMPHANT at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 12, 2022

Social media sensation Abigail Brooks proves that those who TikTok can also cabaret.

Student Blog: Top 5 Christmas Musicals
by Student Blogger: Grace Ellett - Dec 4, 2022

Who Doesn’t love a timeless Christmas musical? Here are 5 musicals that are fun, heartwarming, funny, and full of Christmas cheer to enjoy this holiday season!

Review: Holiday Classic WHITE CHRISTMAS Takes the Stage At Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Nov 29, 2022

Christmas traditions may come and go, but watching the film WHITE CHRISTMAS has always been an obligatory part of the holiday season for me. And for the past 20 years or so, audiences can experience Irving Berlin's classic  live on stage. The Shaw Festival is presenting their joyous version this year on the Festival stage and the result is pure technicolor heaven.

Broadway Palm Presents WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

Broadway Palm is welcoming the holiday season with Irving Berlin's White Christmas, playing now through December 30, 2022. The 1954 film starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.

Theater To Go Will Present as Interactive Movie Musical Screening Of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

Theater to Go at Kelsey Theatre invites audiences of all ages to this special engagement of the beloved holiday movie Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. This classic star studded movie musical now an interactive Sing Along & Play Along movie experience which play on November 19 & 20 for one weekend only.

Album Review: The Movie Marriage of WHITE CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY INN Is, Finally, Consummated With The New 2 Disc CD Set
by Bobby Patrick - Oct 15, 2022

All of the recordings have been remastered, so the first benefit to all of us fans is the freshened-up sound palette of these scores.

Dancer and Choreographer Joan Bayley Dies at 102
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

Westside School of Ballet announces long time beloved teacher, Joan Bayley, passed away on January 5th 2022, just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “The Greatest Dance Teacher There Ever Was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Joan Bayley. (“Joan.”)

BWW Feature: A NEVADA ROOM CHRISTMAS Celebrates White Christmas in The Showroom At The Nevada Room
by Debbie Hall - Dec 9, 2021

The magical time is back with A Nevada Room Christmas paying homage to the movie White Christmas complete with a delicious holiday meal (with vegan option). Rotating cast members will add their particular interpretations during A Nevada Room Christmas' run through Dec. 26.

BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS FLURRIES INTO TOBY'S IN COLUMBIA
by Cybele Pomeroy - Nov 16, 2021

In the tradition of ‘40s musicals, WHITE CHRISTMAS tugs heartstrings and brightens spirits. The timeless music of Irving Berlin combined with the dedication and talent of Toby’s yields a family-friendly show sure to give you cocoa-and-fireplace feelings no matter the weather

BKLYN - THE MUSICAL, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, ON THE TOWN & More Available to Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021

Leading the slate on June 1st is Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell's vibrant rock odyssey film Hedwig and The Angry Inch and On the Town, starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin as three fun-loving sailors who have 24 hours of shore leave in New York City and want to make every second count.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams Continues with WHITE CHRISTMAS!
by Ben Rimalower - Dec 24, 2020

In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1954 musical film White Christmas. The film stars Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen, and features a number of famous songs by Irving Berlin.