Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS to Skate Into the Orpheum Theater

By: Oct. 18, 2016
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Everybody will get in the holiday mood when the stage production of the beloved musical Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS plays at the Orpheum Theater November 15 through 20, as part of the Omaha Performing Arts Broadway Series.

Tickets, starting at $30 each, are available by going online at TicketOmaha.com;* by phone at 402.345.0606; or by going to the Ticket Omaha box office inside the Holland Performing Arts Center, 12th and Douglas. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets by calling 402.661.8516 or toll-free at 866.434.8587.

Omaha Performing Arts will honor the men and women of the armed forces, veterans and their families at the third annual Omaha Performing Arts' Heroes' Night at the Wednesday, November 16 performance of Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Gold Star and Blue Star Families - families who have lost a service member in the line of duty and Blue Star Families will be honored. Blue Star is the nation's largest chapter-based military family support organization which strengthens military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership. Its members are military families from all branches of the armed services including National Guard and Reserve.

A 15% discount on tickets has been extended to all members of the military for the Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances of Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Military members must use the promo code GOLD when purchasing tickets through Ticket Omaha. The promotion is not valid after November 16.

A private reception will be held for Gold Star and Blue Star Families, and a color guard will present the colors before the start of the performance as the audience sings the National Anthem.

Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn owned by their former Army general. The now successful Broadway partners become romantically involved with two sisters also staying at the inn. The show is the perfect opportunity for lots of dancing, singing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Happy Holiday," "Sister," "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 stage production is based on the Paramount Pictures film, written for the screen by Norman Kransa, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank. It starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.

Performances will be at the Orpheum Theater, 409 South 16th St., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 18 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

For more information on Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS go to www.ticketomaha.com or visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.com.



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