The Paper Mill Playhouse production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical officially opens December 1 following previews that began November 27 at the New Jersey venue.
Directed by Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, the limited engagement continues through December 29.
Based on the classic 1954 holiday film, the musical features a book by David Ives and Paul Blake and follows
two army buddies as they enlist the help of their showbiz pals to put
on a show at a picturesque Vermont inn alongside their perfect match, a
sister performance duo. The show contains some of Berlin’s most popular
tunes, including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the
Ocean?,” ‘’Count Your Blessings,” and the iconic title song.
The Paper Mill production stars Keely Beirne (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Judy Haynes, Ashley Blanchet (Waitress) as Betty Haynes, Max Clayton (The Music Man) as Bob Wallace, and Casey Garvin (Some Like It Hot) as Phil Davis.
The company also features Stacia Fernandez (Mamma Mia!) as Martha Watson, Reagan Pender (The Who’s Tommy) as Ralph Sheldrake, Lance Roberts (The Music Man) as General Henry Waverly, and Savannah Austin (Annie) and Annie Piper Braverman (Frozen)
sharing the role of Susan Waverly.
The ensemble includes Claire Avakian, Lincoln Belford, Allison Blanchard, Lamont Brown, Sabrina Brush, Rhagan Carter, Sydney Chow, Kelly Gleason, Candice Hatakeyama, Drew King, Ryan Lambert, Cory Lingner, Alex Llorca, Carina-Kay Louchiey, Brady Miller, Larkin Reilly, Buzz Roddy, and Grace Marie Rusnica.
White Christmas features original Broadway choreography
by Randy Skinner (reproduced by Kristyn Pope), original scenic design by
Anna Louizos (coordinated by and with additional design by Kelly
James Tighe), original costume design by Carrie Robbins (coordinated
by and with additional design by Antonio Consuegra), sound design by
Matt Kraus, and hair, wig, and makeup design by The Wig Associates
(Krystal Belleza and Will Vicari).
The music director is Cynthia Meng, and the production stage manager is Melissa Chacón. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting.
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