The Show With Humor And Emotions - White Christmas On Broadway

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White Christmas is an adaptation of the 1954 musical film featuring songs by Irving Berlin and stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. This movie, directed by Michael Curtiz, was the top grosser that year. White Christmas on Broadway arrived once again. It will officially open on Sunday, the November 23rd and will run through Sunday, January 4th 2009 for 65 performances.

The Story

The play White Christmas by David Ives and Paul Blank, is on the same lines of the movie with some alterations. The story has a good balance of humor, drama, fun and romance and is full of emotions and values of Christmas.

White Christmas on Broadway story revolves around two army buddies, Bob Wallace (Crosby) a former Broadway entertainer and the future entertainer Phil Davis (Kaye). After the war both of them make it big in pubs and clubs and finally land in Broadway. They get famous and later become producers. Their first big hit is a New York musical Playing Around. They then move to Florida where they meet two sisters - Betty and Judy.

As they move places and land in Vermont they reach an inn run by their former commanding ...
... officer Major General Tom Waverly. They help bring customers to his inn by playing their number Playing Around along with the two sisters. Bob then slowly decides to make a pitch on the show to draw many men from his division. They decide to put up the show on the Ed Harrison show on television. Bob invites all the veterans of the 151st division to come to Pine Tree, Vermont on Christmas Eve.

General Waverly makes his appearance in the lodge where the show is held and is greeted by his mass with a chorus We'll follow the old man with snowfall in the background. The grand finale is with Bob and Phil declaring their love for the two sisters and everyone toasting May your days be merry and white and Christmas by white.

The main feature for this show is the musical score by Irving Berlin. The stage version has songs and the title score from the movie like Sisters, Snow, and Count Your Blessings. The choreography is given by Eric Fogel with interesting small dances. Detailed sets were provided by Mathew J Evans, lighting by Geoffrey D.Fishburn and costumes by A.T. Jones.

The show premiered in San Francisco at Curran Theater in November 2004 and has played successfully in Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto. White Christmas on Broadway is planned for 7 ½ weeks with nine performances per week. They plan the musical with 24 musicians and more than 30 stars in cast.

The White Christmas on Broadway is fantastic family entertainer which can kick-start your holidays. The show will leave you longing for the snowy season. It gives you nostalgic feelings with seasonal music hoping for a white Christmas with fun and music. You can get these tickets now as the show has a limited run and so tickets will get sold very quickly. You can also purchase these tickets online to get assured seats. For group bookings it is advisable to book in advance.
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