Stop Dreaming And Come See “White Christmas”
At The Fabulous Fox Theatre From Nov 6-11

“You’re sure to catch the spirit of the season when you come to see our big holiday musical – White Christmas,” states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.   “This delightful romantic comedy has it all…glorious Irving Berlin songs, spectacular dance numbers, and beautiful sets and costumes.   Bring your loved ones to the Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 6-11, 2007  and we’ll count our blessings together.”

Irving Belin's White Christmas is a delightful new musical based on the 1954 Paramount hit movie.  It tells the story of two veterans Bob and Phil who have a successful song- and-dance act after the war.  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 boys soon realize they are the only guests at the resort because there is no snow!  In order to help the General, they come up with a scheme to bring in a crowd.  They decide to stage their newest Broadway revue, as well as make a special television appeal to all their Army buddies to show up on Christmas Eve.  The show features the classic Irving Berlin hits “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “I Love a Piano?” and the most popular song in history, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.”

Starring as crooner Bob Wallace is Tom Galantich.  His theater credits include leading roles in the Broadway shows Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mamma Mia! Boys From Syracuse, City of Angels and Into The Woods.   Marla Schaffel will portray singing sister Betty Haynes.  She starred on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Jane Eyre and appeared on Broadway in Titanic and Les Miserables.   David Engel plays the other half of Wallace & Davis as the dashing Phil Davis.  He is a two-time LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Winner, and was in the original Broadway casts of Seussical The Musical and La Cage Aux Folles.    Kristen Beth Williams will appear as Betty’s sister and matchmaker Judy Haynes.  Her credits include Follies and Face The Music at City Center Encores in New York and Happy Days: A New Musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse.  Starring as the cheerful but nosey inn manager Martha is Karen Murphy.  Last season Karen made her debut with the New York City Opera in A Most Happy Fella playing opposite Paul Sorvino; her Broadway credits include All Shook Up, 42nd Street, Titanic, A Christmas Carol and King David.   George McDaniel stars as the commanding General Waverly.  His Broadway credits include the groundbreaking show, Big River.  Among his numerous regional and tour credits are Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Oliver, Annie Get Your Gun and Ragtime.   Fred Berman will portray high powered producer, Ralph Sheldrake.  His recent off-Broadway credits include Room Service and The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde, and his regional credits include The Buddy Holly Story and The Tin Pan Alley Rag.  Elisa Van Duyne portrays bubbly chorus girl Rita.  She’s appeared on Broadway in 110 In The Shade, 42nd Street and Beauty and the Beast.  Roxane Barlow will play lovely chorus girl Rhoda.  Her Broadway credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Boy From Oz, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, Follies, Dame Edna, Little Me, Victor/Victoria and Beauty and the Beast.  Starring as the General’s daughter Susan Waverly is Hannah Misera.  Performing since the age of two, her credits include The Sound of Music, Annie, The Music Man, Cinderella and The King and I.

White Christmas features Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin with Book by David Ives and Paul Blake.   Jeff Calhoun is the Director.   Jeff’s most recent credit is as director for the stage version of Disney’s High School Musical which started in Atlanta and is now touring throughout North America.  The creative team includes Noah Racey as Choreographer, Steven Landau as Musical Director/Conductor, Kenneth Foy as Scenic Designer, Ken Billington as Lighting Designer, Peter Fitzgerald and Erich Bechtel as Sound Designers and Wade Laboissonniere as Costume Designer.

Theater of the Stars will present White Christmas at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, from Nov 6-11, 2007.  Preview performances are scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday at 8 p.m.  The official opening of the tour is Friday at 8 p.m. with additional performances on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are on sale NOW through Ticketmaster.  Purchases through Ticketmaster can be made in three ways: at Ticketmaster ticket centers, by calling 404-817-8700, by ordering online at www.ticketmaster.com. For group ticket sales, call the Fox Theatre Group Sales Office at 404-881-2000.  Ticket prices range from $20- $64.

Theater of the Stars is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this year as one of the nation’s premier theater companies. A civic non-profit cultural organization, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about their history of excellence, visit them at www.theaterofthestars.com.