SOLD OUT PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, 12/19 at 7PM
Saturday, 12/21 at 2PM
Saturday, 12/21 at 8PM
Sunday, 12/22 at 2PM
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Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Sound Design by Jon Damast
Lighting & Projection Design by RJ Romeo
Wig Design by Peggi De La Cruz
Costume Design by Diane Vanderkroef
Associate Scenic Design/Props Supervision by Arielle Silbert
Scenic Design by April M. Bartlett
Stage Managed by Abbey Murray
Choreography by Mallory Davis
Music Direction by David Wolfson
Directed by Kevin Connors
Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Thursday performances at 7pm on 12/12 & 12/19
NEW Sunday performance at 7pm on 12/15
Performances at MUSIC THEATRE OF CONNECTICUT
509 Westport Avenue (Route 1) in Norwalk
(Click here for directions)
Previews begin December 6th at 8pm
Opening Night on December 7th at 8pm
Runtime: 2.5 hours including a 15 minute intermission
The 2024/2025 MainStage Season is sponsored by
The Burry Fredrik Foundation
The Schnurmacher Foundation
About
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. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
History
Paramount Pictures released the movie musical White Christmas in 1954. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, and featured 17 songs by Irving Berlin. The top moneymaker of 1954, White Christmas set a new record as Hollywood’s all-time highest-grossing musical.
The stage adaptation of White Christmas opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on November 4, 2008, after several successful engagements throughout the United States. Directed by Walter Bobbie and starring Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, Kerry O’Malley and Meredith Patterson, the show was an audience favorite; it returned to Broadway the following year, starring James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, Melissa Errico and Mara Davi.
Who’s Who
QUINTEN PATRICK BUSEY (Ralph Sheldrake/Dance Captain)
is grateful to be doing this show for the fourth time! Regional: Ogunquit Playhouse (42nd Street), Florida Studio Theatre (Something Rotten), Fireside (Grease/Wizard of Oz), Arts Center (Elf), Summer Theatre of New Canaan (Singin' In The Rain), and Little Theatre on the Square (White Christmas). Wagner College Grad and founder of Pullback Productions (@pullbackproductions). Many thanks to Mallory, Brian at HKA, and to my Rex. @qbusey
ELLA CAHILL (Susan Waverly)
is a fifth grader at Wolfpit Integrated Arts in Norwalk, has performed in MTC’s Into the Woods Jr. (Little Red Riding Hood), Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Tweedle Dee), and James and the Giant Peach Jr. She recently starred as Dory in Finding Nemo Kids at Wolfpit. Ella studies voice and acting at MTC, aspiring to a career in the arts. Love to family, sister Charlotte, friends, Elissa, and Deb.
KIRSTI CARNAHAN (Martha Watson)
is truly happy to be back for her 6th show with MTC after appearing previously in Gypsy, The Bridges of Madison County, Jekyll & Hyde, Steel Magnolias, and – in MTC’s first season! – The Great American Backstage Musical. B‘way/National Tours: OG cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Toronto, London, B’way), Baby, Les Misérables, Cats, Annie, King David, The Three Musketeers. Regional: Hairspray, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Sweeney Todd (NH Professional Theatre Award, Best Actress in a Musical), Doubt, Blithe Spirit, Curtains, Pirates of Penzance, Painting Churches, and many more.
ELISSA DEMARIA (Judy Haynes)
is elated to join the cast of White Christmas. Regional performing credits include: They're Playing our Song (Sonia), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Swing), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey - CCC nomination; best actress), Kiss Me Kate (Lois/Bianca), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy), Falsettoland (Cordelia) among many others. Elissa has the privilege of teaching and choreographing for the school at MTC for the past five years. BFA Point Park University. She is most proud to be Mom to Louise and Harriet. This is for my Mom. Thank you for teaching me everything I've ever needed to know. @eee.lissa
COURTNEY ECHOLS (Rita/Ensemble)
is so excited to be working on this beautiful show! Select credits include: An American in Paris (Int'l Tour), and regionally at PCLO, Muny, Fulton, Riverside Theatre, Gateway Playhouse. She would like to thank this incredible creative team for this opportunity, and her, husband, and family for all their support!
HILLARY EKWALL (Rhoda/Ensemble)
is delighted to be at MTC for the holiday season! Previously seen in Rocky Horror (Columbia) and Cabaret (Kost). National Tour: Cabaret (Rosie/Cello/Violin), How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional: Grease (Patty Simcox), Nunsense (Amnesia), Spelling Bee (Schwarzy). Hillary is also an accomplished cellist and gymnastics coach. Special thanks to her friends and family for their constant love and support. She hopes this show puts you in the holiday spirit and "may your days be merry and bright!"
REX GLOVER (Mike/Ensemble)
is jazzed for his MTC debut in WHITE CHRISTMAS! Regional: Music Theatre of Connecticut, The Fireside Theatre, Atlanta Lyric Theatre. He's traveled the world dancing for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and is now following his dreams in New York City! A special thanks to The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance, Gus Giordano Dance School, and CCCEPA. Love to Quinten, Kat, Travis, Mom and Dad!
MELISSA GOLDBERG (Ensemble)
is thrilled to be making her MTC debut! Most recently, she was seen in Jersey Boys at The Palace Theatre (NH). Select regional: Something Rotten (Portia, Sharon Playhouse), Fiddler On the Roof (Fruma Sarah, Wick Theatre), 42nd Street (Lorraine, Palace Theatre), Elf (Argyle Theatre). Oklahoma City University MT Alum. Big thanks to the MTC team! Love to her family. @melissalaurengoldberg melissalaurengoldberg.com
DEREK LUSCUTOFF (Phil Davis)
he/him - NYC: Strike Up the Band (Carnegie Hall). National Tour: My Fair Lady. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, The Phoenix Theatre Company. BA from UC Berkeley. Many thanks to the creative team, MTC, BWA Agency, friends, family, & Daniel! www.DerekLuscutoff.com @derekluscutoff
SCOTT MIKITA (General Waverly)
Broadway: Phantom of the Opera (20+ years); Tours: Hal Prince’s Show Boat, Into the Woods, Martin Guerre. Off-Bway: The Groomer; Regional: She Loves Me, Company, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Steppenwolf), Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You, Fabulous Lipitones, Wallenberg. At MTC: Georgia McBride, Ghost; Many Concerts; Northwestern graduate. Love to Hannah and Lily.
RAFA PEPÉN (Ensemble)
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Recently seen on the National Tour of Lincoln Center’s production of My Fair Lady. Regional credits include 42nd Street at Riverside Theatre and Theatre by the Sea and The Wizard of Oz at The Palace Theatre. Dominican credits include CATS, Spring Awakening, Godspell and The Addams Family. AMDA alumni.
JOSH POWELL (Bob Wallace)
is thrilled to make his MTC debut! CT credits: Ivoryton (Mystic Pizza, My Way, On Golden Pond, Christmas Carol), Seven Angels (Grumpy Old Men, George & Gracie), Goodspeed (City of Angels). Recent NY credits: A Little Night Music (Fredrik) at Mark O’Donnell Theater, Joseph Andrews, Art, and Syncopation with Penguin Rep. Opera credits include: El Paso, Utah Festival, CT Lyric, and Light Opera Oklahoma. @JustJoshPowell
ELENA RAMOS PASCULLO (Betty Haynes)
is thrilled to return to MTC for White Christmas! She was previously seen in MTC’s productions of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and I Hate Hamlet. Past favorites include Something Rotten, In the Heights, Guys and Dolls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Little Women. Elena is also a New York-based singer, songwriter, and musician with singles streaming on all platforms. Love and love and love to Michael, mom+dad, everyone at MTC, and this beautiful cast and crew. @elenalenabobena, www.elenaramospascullo.com
CONNOR RUSSELL (Ezekiel Foster/Ensemble)
is the star of the award winning film I Think I’m Sick. TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Younger (Paramount). Theatre: Book Of Mormon (Broadway & National Tour), The Little Mermaid (National Tour), among appearances at The Old Globe, Asolo Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Arkansas Rep and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Next seen in - Etoile (Amazon).
SARAH WARRICK (Tessie/Ensemble)
is thrilled to be making her MTC debut! Previous credits include Escape to Margaritaville, Jersey Boys, and A Chorus Line at Ivoryton Playhouse, White Christmas and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Arizona Broadway Theatre, and Sweetwater at Goodspeed Opera House. Proud Hartt Alum. Love to M,D,& B.
KEVIN CONNORS (Director, Executive Artistic Director & Co-Founder)
Off-Broadway: Play Like a Winner (NYMF award-winner), Prime Time Prophet, Jukebox Saturday Night, The Abandoned Loves of Frederick R., Life Anonymous, Lover: The Valentino Musical, Babes Off Broadway, Saloon and Suzy Q. Selected regional productions: The Fantasticks, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Babes in Toyland, A Christmas Carol and Baby; with such stars as Joan Rivers, James Naughton, and Johnny Mathis. He has directed over 150 MTC Equity MainStage productions including Next to Normal, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Falsettoland, Ragtime, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Evita, Doubt, Master Class, Gypsy, (all Connecticut Critics’ Circle Award Nominations/Winners), and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, (Moss Hart Award Winner). BroadwayWorld Award Winner as Best Director for MTC’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Multiple Connecticut Critics’ Circle Best Director winner including MTC’s Ragtime and Falsettoland, and 2-time recipient of the Tom Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Connecticut Professional Theatre. As a composer he has penned the score for numerous musicals including It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play and The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play (all published by Playscripts, Inc.), and served on the faculties of The Hartt School of Music/University of Hartford, Sacred Heart University, the University of Bridgeport and Musical Theatre Works in NYC. www.kevin-connors.com
Production Photos
Photos courtesy of Alex Mongillo
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.