White Christmas

Synopsis

The new staging of Irving Berlin's 1954 screen musical tells the story of Second World War veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who become partners in a song-and-dance act after the war. Looking for love, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters who have a Christmas gig at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by their former army commander, General Waverley. Unfortunately, times are hard for the general whose mountain retreat is suffering from lack of snow. Romantic entanglements and plenty of good intentions ensue as the singers try to find a solution for the General.

Our Review:

23 December 2011

When the film White Christmas appeared in 1954 it was not the first time that the plot and the songs had been used. Such was the success of Holiday Inn in the 1940s it was decided to reuse the material and shoot it in glorious technicolor. They even recycled its star Bing Crosby!

Such is the popularity of this warm hearted tale that the film is a regular feature of Christmas television and the DVD graces many a home collection.

In view of this it is no surprise that it is now reborn as a stage musical; not always a good thing but this adaptation works giving us an evening of real Hollywood glamour.

Any fears this would be a tacky touring production are dispelled from the first moment. The sets and costumes are colourful and pleasing to the eye. The four leading players have personalities that cross the footlights and draw you into the story which includes every cliché in the book but that doesn’t matter, it just adds to the charm. The show has humour,...

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Latest User Review

Chris - 26 December 2011:

Absolutely wonderful. About the best musical theatre production I have ever seen (and I have seen a vast number). Thanks for making me forget a pretty grim year (my mother passed away). Loved every minute of it. The plaudits are very well deserved....

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