Albert Lea theater to present ‘White Christmas’

Published 6:56 pm Friday, November 29, 2024

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Albert Lea Community Theatre will present the heartwarming musical “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center from Dec. 5 to 14.

Adapted from the classic movie, “White Christmas” tells the enchanting story of veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who form a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in the air, they follow a pair of talented singing sisters to a Vermont lodge, only to discover their former army commander owns it. Featuring timeless hits such as “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep is the Ocean” and the iconic title song “White Christmas,” this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its delightful and wholesome charm.

Directed by Gordy Handeland with Diane Heaney as music director, the show boasts a stellar cast, including Noah Iverson and Aaron Zogg as Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, and Christie Ness and Selah Griffith as the Haynes Sisters. The ensemble cast features Karen Bartley, Jackson Bighley, Jon Cochran, Charley Collins, Audrey Gustafson, Tony Huizinga, Greta Larson, Matt Larson, Garrin Loveland, Amber Mattson, Emma McColley, Liana Schallock, Maddy Schlaak, Grace Starman, Steve Stoneking, Michelle Supalla, Kristi White, Linda Wood and Robert Wood.

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Performances are scheduled for Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 877-730-3144 (service fees apply), online at actonbroadway.com, or the box office. Additionally, tickets are available at the Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information on tickets and box office hours, visit the ACT website.