FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Pottstown, PA — Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, one of America’s most beloved holiday musicals, takes the stage beginning Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 20 at Steel River Playhouse. Kick off your holiday season with family and friends for a heart-warming, musical celebration!
Have you been dreaming of entertainment for the whole family that shines bright with holiday spirit? Includes singing and dancing, and throws in twists of love and life? Then make sure Steel River Playhouse and the WHITE CHRISTMAS show are at the top of your “Wish List” this year!
This classic story, adapted from the Bing Crosby-Fred Astaire film “Holiday Inn,” is put to music with wonderful performances and memorable numbers written and composed by Irving Berlin. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a pair of beautiful singing sisters headed to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander, General Waverly. The musical makes fabulous use of an Irving Berlin score that includes “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep),” “Blue Skies,” “Snow,” and the title song “White Christmas.”
THE CAST: Anthony Vitalo (Bob Wallace), Jerald Bennett (Phil Davis), Sharon Eyster (Betty Haynes), Kate Nice (Judy Haynes), Carl Heyde (General Henry Waverly), Barbara Hannevig (Martha), Olivia Reitz (Susan), Vince Ali (Ralph Sheldrake), Sebastian Antonio (Mike), Charles Delaney (Ezekiel), Gilliam Williams (Rita), and Courtney Boches (Rhoda). ENSEMBLE: Beverly Albertus, Charles Delaney, Mallory DeForest, Lisa Heffner, Nancy Kadwill, Christie Lohr, Emily
Reitz, and Kaiden Roberts.
Here’s the scoop …
WHO: You, your family and friends! Businesses? A great holiday gift idea for employees and clients.
WHAT: Steel River Playhouse’s production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,”
WHEN: 12 Performances to choose from starting December 4
WHERE: Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA
WHY: “A holiday card come to life” … New York Daily News
Tickets for WHITE CHRISTMAS are $17 – $29 and available online at www.steelriver.org. Online ticketing allows audience members to select their seat, so purchase early for your best seating options. Groups of ten or more are eligible for a discount. Don’t delay, order today!
Our next big fundraising event is our New Year’s Eve “Bash on Broadway” Party to be held in our main stage performance area. Tickets are available for purchase online now! Music, dancing, food, fun and a champagne toast. Childcare is also available. Visit www.steelriver.org for details and to purchase tickets.
About Steel River Playhouse
Steel River Playhouse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable education and performance facility that seeks to strengthen community, inspire creative exploration, educate, and entertain, through the presentation of quality performing arts events and education for diverse audiences. Designated as a “gateway” performing arts center, Steel River provides affordable, high quality performances, comprehensive educational offerings, and enriching volunteer opportunities in all aspects of theatre arts. Students and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to explore and grow their skills by working side-by-side with professional instructors, performers, directors, and designers. ###
Theater/Organization Steel River Playhouse
Theater/Organization Website: http://www.steelriver.org
Theater/Organization Address: 245 E. High Street Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464 (Map It)
Theater/Organization Phone: (610) 970-1199
