WHITE CHRISTMAS - A PALM SPRINGS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Bring a New Holiday Tradition to the Camelot Theatre, 12/11-13

The Palm Springs Cultural Center and Musical Theatre University (MTU) are teaming up this year to create a brand new holiday show - White Christmas - A Palm Springs Holiday Spectacular. "This is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with the whole family," said David Green, Founder of Musical Theatre University. "We plan to screen the holiday classic, White Christmas, at the Camelot Theatres, and combine the screening with a live thirty minute fully staged holiday production featuring the kids from Musical Theatre University." This is the first time any theatre in The Inland Empire has combined a live theatrical event with a motion picture screening. And as an added treat -- it will actually SNOW in the theatre!

White Christmas - A Palm Springs Holiday Spectacular will take place on December 11, 12 and 13 at 7pm. The show is a benefit for Musical Theatre University and the Palm Springs Cultural Center. "We hope to make this an annual holiday tradition," said Michael C. Green, Managing Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center. "It's a unique combination of film and live performance, in a great venue. This year, we chose to feature the beloved holiday musical, White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen."

The musical comedy, White Christmas, which was released in 1954, features a number of new and classic holiday songs by Irving Berlin, including a new version of the title song, "White Christmas", introduced by Crosby in the 1942 film, Holiday Inn.

Dates: December 11, 12, & 13

Time: 7pm

Location: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

David Green's MUSICAL THEATRE UNIVERSITY (MTU) is the most intensive and comprehensive, pre-professional training ground in the performing and creative arts for talented young people with aspirations for careers in professional theatre, grades 8 -13, selected by audition from throughout the Coachella Valley and neighboring counties and communities, in residence at Rancho Mirage High School. The Coachella Valley campus is sponsored and presented by THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mr. Green's Broadway alumni include Tony Nominees Stephanie Block and Matthew Morrison, Drama Desk Nominee Lindsay Mendez, Krysta Rodriguez, Vincent Ortega, Scott Barnhardt, Anneliese Vanderpol and more.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is a a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It presents a wide variety of events and programs throughout the year - all designed to encourage the development of the Cultural Arts in the Coachella Valley with a specific focus in the areas of film, fine art, live performance, dance, music, and community festivals.The Center is dedicated to advancing education, to nurturing community-wide participation in the cultural arts.

Tickets for White Christmas - A Palm Springs Holiday Spectacular are available online at www.thepalmspringsculturalcenter.org or at the Camelot Theatres Box Office. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $12.50 for children (14 and under). A Family Pack (2 adult tickets and 2 childrens tickets) is also available for $60.00.