New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse has announced a starry cast for its upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.
Directed by Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas will begin performances on November 27, ahead of a December 1 opening. The run will continue through December 29.
Based on the classic 1954 holiday film, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas 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, “White Christmas.”
The Paper Mill production will star 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.
They will be supported by 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 will include 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 Randy Skinner (reproduced by Kristyn Pope), original scenic design by Anna Louizos being coordinated by and with additional design by Kelly James Tighe, original costume design by Carrie Robbins being 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 will be Cynthia Meng and the production stage manager will be Melissa Chacón. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting.
