Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
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 duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil\'s former army commander. The dazzling score features well kknown standars including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is The Ocean and the perennial favourite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.
Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS
3 Women
3 Men
1 Young Girl
FEATURED
2 Women
3 Men
ENSEMBLE
Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of "Jimmy's Back Room" Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room
CHARACTERS
Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well.
Phil Davis - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song-and-dance comic performer.
Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well.
Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer.
General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role.
Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne
Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.
Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's
Rita - mid 20's to early 30's
Set Requirements: WHITE CHRISTMAS takes place in New York City and Vermont in 1954.
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
Somewhere on the Western Front of World War II
The Ed Sullivan Show
Backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show
Jimmy's Back Room
The Train Car
The Front Desk of the Columbia Inn in Vermont
The Barn Rehearsal Hall
The Front Porch of the Inn
Ralph Sheldrake's Office, New York
Onstage in the Barn Theater
Betty's Room at the Inn
The Regency Room, New York
Genre / Style: Musical Comedy, 1950's style
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set
20 Libretto-Vocal Book, 2 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
Orchestration (23 Books)
1 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE,
1 REED I (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (Lead Flute),
1 REED II (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (Lead Clarinet),
1 REED III (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone),
1 REED IV (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone),
1 Reed V (Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone),
1 Horn, 1 TRUMPET I, 1 TRUMPET II,
1 TRUMPET III, 1 TROMBONE I (Tenor Trombone), 1 TROMBONE II (Tenor Trombone), 1 TROMBONE III (Bass Trombone), 1 DRUMS (Traps, Mark Tree, Triangle), 2 PERCUSSION,
1 KEYBOARD I (Piano, Synth)
1 KEYBOARD II (Synth), 3 VIOLINS (Divisi),
1 CELLO (Divisi), 1 BASS
Musical Numbers: White Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Let Yourself Go, Love and the Weather, Sisters, The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, Snow, What Can You Do With A General? Let Me Sing and I'm Happy, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, Falling Out Of Love Can