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BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS An Engaging Nostalgia Fest
by Frank Benge - Dec 6, 2018


Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS is a 2000 musical based on Paramount Pictures 1954 film of the same name featuring the songs of Irving Berlin. The film itself was a remake of the film Holiday Inn. The new book is by David Ives and Paul Blake and features all of the songs from the 1954 film, along with some trunk songs, all by Irving Berlin and hews remarkably close to the plot line of the film, with a few exceptions. It premiered in St. Louis in 2000 at The Muny, after which it opened in San Francisco in 2004. This new stage musical played a limited engagement of 53 performances on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre in 2008. It received two 2009 Tony nominations and seven Drama Desk Award nominations.

Photo Flash: WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens at The Firehouse Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - Nov 30, 2018


The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch will deck the halls with Irving Berlin's iconic holiday tunes in the family-favorite musical, WHITE CHRISTMAS. With tickets as low as $13, this song-and-dance spectacle is sure to please audiences of all ages. WHITE CHRISTMAS opens Friday, November 30th and runs through Sunday, December 16th.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 23: Snow Falls On Broadway With Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2018


On this day in 2008, the Broadway stage adaptation of the classic holiday film White Christmas opened on Broadway.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS To Return To Tulsa This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2018


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are delighted to announce IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances November 20-25. IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Season subscribers receive priority ticket opportunities to all shows, so become a season subscriber to be first in line for tickets to IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens Tomorrow in Tulsa
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2018


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are delighted to announce IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances November 20-25. IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Tickets are on sale now.

BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
by Jenni Cypher - Nov 16, 2018


Ready or not, Christmas is coming.  Get yourself in the mood by taking some time to see WHITE CHRISTMAS at La Comedia Dinner Theatre.

UM To Perform WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Julie Musbach - Nov 14, 2018


The University of Montana's Theatre & Dance and Music schools are joining to present a holiday classic, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," to audiences throughout November and December.

BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Brings Musical Theater Joy to the Holiday Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 14, 2018


If there is a musical theater moment more joyous that what occurs at the top of Act Two in Irving Berlin's White Christmas, then we must respectfully demand it be performed in front of us as quickly as possible. Certainly, we recognize there is much joy to be found in musical theater, but sitting in the audience at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall - six years to the day we last found ourselves awash in the nostalgia and sentimentality so abundant in this particular holiday favorite - we simply couldn't recall anything more engaging or more entertaining than watching Jeremy Benton and Kelly Sheehan, backed by a cadre of 12 other fleet-footed dancers, tapping their hearts out to "I Love a Piano.'

BEAUTIFUL's Return to Rochester is On Sale Now
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018


Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its highly anticipated return to Rochester at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre for a limited 1 week engagement, January 22-27, 2019.

National Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS Finds Its Cast
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018


The producers of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, have announced casting for the National Tour.

Exclusive Preview Performance Introduces Barter Theatre¹s 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018


Barter Theatre officials announced today its 2019 season lineup during an exclusive event highlighting select excerpts from various upcoming productions. The event included the details of 16 diverse shows planned for 2019 with the theme of Love, Laughter, and Passion.

ROMAN HOLIDAY Has Reading in Shanghai
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2018


Roman Holiday the Musical held a reading today in Shanghai, China. The reading starred two time Olivier nominee Michael Xavier and Sara Chase, who appeared in the show's San Francisco run in 2017. The reading was directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Todd Ellison.

BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Just Announced at Broadway In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018


The Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will play the Boston Opera House January 29 - February 10, 2019 as part of the 2018-2019 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. Tickets for the upcoming engagement will go on sale Sunday, October 7, 2018.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Goes on Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are delighted to announce IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances November 20-25. IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 1 at 10 a.m.

Tulsa Is Guaranteed A WHITE CHRISTMAS This Winter!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are delighted to announce IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances November 20-25.

BEAUTIFUL On Broadway To Perform Live On Dancing With The Stars
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018


The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit Beautiful - The Carole King Musical will perform live on Monday's episode of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars.' The cast of Beautiful lead by North American tour star Sarah Bockel will perform 'Natural Woman' for contestants Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber as part of 'Dancing with the Stars.' The wild popular program airs locally on WABC-7 at 8 PM ET.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS To Hold Special Presale to Benefit Food For Kids
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2018


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are delighted to announce IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances November 20-25. IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Beginning Wednesday, September 26 at 10 a.m., $5 of every presale ticket sold locally benefits Food For Kids, available online only at CelebrityAttractions.com and use the code SISTERS. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 1 at 10 a.m.

Tickets On Sale Oct 1 for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL in Vancouver
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018


The Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Vancouver premiere at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre for one week only, November 13-18, 2018. Single tickets will go on sale Monday, October 1st at 10am.

Curve Announces Full Casting for WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018


Curve and Jamie Wilson have revealed the full casting for the upcoming festive Made at Curve production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas.

Broadway Across Canada Presents BEAUTIFUL Tickets On Sale In Calgary
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2018


Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Calgary premiere at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for one week only, October 30-November 11, 2018. To purchase tickets, visit  BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca, ticketmaster.ca, or call 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Broadway Across Canada Subscribers can visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca or call 1.866.542.7469. Ticket prices start at $30.50 and are on sale to the public starting Monday September 17, 2018.

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