DENVER CENTER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

PLAYING THE BUELL THEATRE NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 24

In celebration of the holiday season, The Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) presents Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS in The Buell Theatre November 23 – December 24, 2012. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            303.893.4100      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visiting www.denvercenter.org. Denver’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, will return in 2013.

With a lyrical score by Irving Berlin that includes unforgettable classic songs such as “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the popular title number “White Christmas,” this stage adaptation of the beloved Paramount Pictures film musical with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye delivers gorgeous songs with a touch of nostalgia. Two World War II vets are determined to rescue their beloved commanding officer whose country inn is imperiled by lack of snow. With the help of their girlfriends (a pair of singing sisters) they hatch an ingenious plan to save Christmas.

Playing the role of Bob and Phil are DCTC debuting actors Tom Galantich and Nicolas Dromard, respectively. Galantich has appeared in such shows as Don’t Dress for Dinner, Boeing, Boeing, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Mama Mia. Dromard has been seen on Broadway in Mary Poppins, The Boy From Oz, Oklahoma and Hairspray.

Returning to assume the roles of the singing sisters Betty and Judy are Amy Bodnar and Kate Marilley, respectively. Bodnar has been seen in Broadway productions of Oklahoma and Ragtime as well as Off-Broadway in Sessions at Playwrights Horizons and The Realm at The Wild Project. Marilley has appeared as Peggy Sawyer in 42^nd Street, Ivy Smith in On The Town and Sheila in A Chorus Line.

Producing Artistic Director Kent Thompson (The Taming of the Shrew, The Liar, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Othello) directs this holiday favorite with choreography by Patti Colombo (Irving Berlin’s White Christmas) and musical direction by Gregg Coffin (A Funny Thing…Forum, A Christmas Carol). Anna Louizos creates a set full of warmth, festive cheer and snow (!) that will make feel like you’re home for the holidays. Costume design is by David Kay Mickelsen (When We Are Married, Fences, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), based on original designs by Carrie Robbins. Over 200 costumes are used in the production and stay true to the post WWII period while capturing the essence of the season. You can’t tis the season without lighting which is designed for this production by Tom Sturge (The Taming of the Shrew, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas) and sound designed by Craig Breitenbach (The Three Musketeers, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, A Christmas Carol).

Single tickets for Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, on sale now, start at $25 (non-SCFD) and also are available for $10 (SCFD 10 for $10 program). To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100. For groups of 10 or more, please call 303.446.4829. TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582. Tickets also may be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org. Student rush $10 tickets are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability. Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Please visit our website at www.denvercenter.org.

This production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS is sponsored by HealthONE Family Production and The Ritz-Carlton Denver. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS is part of the Denver Center Theatre Company 2012/13 season, which is generously supported by Larimer Square, The Steinberg Charitable Trust and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Special Events for Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

Military Nights | Nov 23, 28, 29, Dec 2 & 4

Please join us in honoring our service members and veterans during these specific performances featuring pre-show activities such as a color guard presentation, writing cards to military personnel abroad that will be sent by Soldier’s Angels and a partnership with Wings Over The Rockies.

Family Nights | Dec 2, 5, 9, 11, 12 & 13

Children and their families will be able to enjoy taking pictures with cut-outs from the cast, cake decorating in the Galleria and music to get you in the holiday spirit.

ASL Interpretation/Audio Described Performance | Dec 16, 1:30pm

Special Deals for Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

The Ritz-Carlton White Christmas Package

*Rates starting at $329 per night

This overnight package includes the following:

· Luxury accommodations in a Deluxe Guest Room

· Two tickets to Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at The Buell Theatre

· Holiday-inspired amenity

To reserve your holiday experience in downtown Denver, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/denver and click on the 'offerings' tab.

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PERFORMANCE DATES November 16 – December 16

November 23 & 24 7:30pm

November 25 1:30pm

November 27 & 28 7:30pm

November 29 6:30pm

November 30 & December 1 7:30pm

November 2 1:30pm & 6:30pm

December 4 & 5 6:30pm

December 6 & 7 7:30pm

December 8 1:30pm & 7:30pm

December 9 1:30pm & 6:30pm

December 11, 12 & 13 6:30pm

December 14 7:30pm

December 15 1:30pm & 7:30pm

December 16 1:30pm & 6:30pm

December 18, 19 & 20 6:30pm

December 21 7:30pm

December 22 1:30pm & 7:30pm

December 23 1:30pm

December 24 1:30pm & 6:30pm

**Please be advised that The Denver Center for the Performing Arts – denvercenter.org – is the ONLY authorized online seller of tickets for Denver Center Attractions (the Broadway touring productions) and the Denver Center Theatre Company (the resident theatre company productions). Currently there are scalpers, also known as ‘second party vendors,’ selling tickets online at a rate more than double the standard price – and up. Tickets bought through these vendors MAY NOT BE VALID. You could not only be refused admission, but also lose your entire investment.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization.

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