November 5, 2009

ST. LOUIS –IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS, a new stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis this holiday season. After its acclaimed 2008 Broadway engagement, performances begin in St. Louis on December 15 and run through December 27.

Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office (527 N Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO), all MetroTix outlets, online at www.metrotix.com or by phone at 314-534-1111. Group orders of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including "Count Your Blessings," Happy Holiday," "Sisters," "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 New York Times claims "this cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list." And, the New York Daily News hailed IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS as "a holiday card come to life." IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is directed by Tony Award® winner Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Sweet Charity), features a book by David Ives and Paul Blake, choreography by Randy Skinner(42nd Street) who was nominated for a Tony Award® for this production, set design by Anna Louizos (Avenue Q, Curtains), costumes by Carrie Robbins (A Class Act), lighting design by Ken Billington (The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie), sound design by Acme Sound Partners, orchestrations by Larry Blank, also nominated for a Tony Award® for this production, vocal and additional arrangements by Bruce Pomahac, music direction by Rob Berman, and casting by Jay Binder C.S.A.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is produced by Kevin McCollum, Paul Blake, The Producing Office, Dan Markely and Sonny Everett in association with Paramount Pictures. The stage production is based on the Paramount Pictures film, written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 15-27. Performances are December 15-18 and 21-23 at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm & 7:30pm. There is also a weekday matinee on Thursday, December 24 at 1pm. There is not a performance on Christmas Day. Ticket prices range from $30-$72 and are subject to change. Please visit www.fabulousfox.com for current pricing information. Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office, all MetroTix outlets, online at www.metrotix.com or by phone at 314-534-1111. Group orders of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900. IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation and sponsored by American Airlines. For more information on IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS, visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.com.