Stop dreaming, Nashville is guaranteed a 'White Christmas' this year

The Tony Award nominated hit musical "IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS," the new stage reinvention of the beloved classic film, arrives at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center for only eight performances Nov. 13-18 – guaranteeing Nashville a white Christmas.

Tickets to see this popular holiday production in TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall are on sale now and available at www.tpac.org, by phone at (615) 782-4040, and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick Street, in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call (615) 782-4060.

“Snuggling into Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC’s president and chief executive officer. “This new production, unlike previous versions seen at TPAC, is a closer adaption of the classic film, one of America’s treasured entertainment traditions. We can’t wait to see families and friends sharing the holiday spirit with their loved ones and singing along with this heart-warming celebration of Americana.”

"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 Instead of Sheep,” “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" features Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin with Book by David Ives and Paul Blake and is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

This brand new production of "IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS" is produced by Atlanta’s Theater of the Stars. The creative team includes direction by Norb Joerder, choreography by Randy Skinner, scenic design by Anna Louizos, scenic supervision and adaptation by Kenneth Foy, lighting design by Ken Billington, and sound design by Peter Fitzgerald and Erich Bechtel. The tour is produced by agreement with R&H Theatricals, an Imagem Company.

For more information on "IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS," visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.com.

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