WHITE CHRISTMAS stage play in Stamford for the first time

A Timeless Holiday Classic Comes to Stamford for the First Time: White Christmas Brings Seasonal Magic to Life

The old adage of life imitating art - or vice versa - is evident in Curtain Call's new production of White Christmas. Stamford residents Joe and Jenna Colavito play opposite each other as Bob Wallace and Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, playing November 21 through December 13 in the Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT.

The husband and wife have both appeared in numerous Curtain Call productions over the years, but this is their first chance to play opposite each other there- an experience they both cherish. The show resonates especially with Joe who in real life is a First Lieutenant in the CT Army National Guard...on stage he is captain.

Based on the classic 1954 film, White Christmas promises audiences a heartwarming holiday experience filled with unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and the enduring message of love and friendship during the most wonderful time of the year.

Set in post-World War II America, White Christmas tells the story of veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who partner with a talented sister act to save a Vermont inn belonging to their former army commander. The show sparkles with iconic tunes by Irving Berlin, including “Blue Skies,” “Happy Holidays,” and the perennial favorite White Christmas.

"White Christmas is one of those feel-good movies that I can enjoy any time of the year," said Lou Ursone, Curtain Call Executive Director and producer. "I've wanted to produce this great show for a very long time so I'm thrilled to finally have it here," he added. This production blends Broadway energy with the warmth and nostalgia of classic Hollywood. With a live orchestra, sweeping dance numbers, and stunning costumes, White Christmas is an event for audiences of all ages to enjoy. This is the first time the musical has played in Stamford.

Directed by veteran Curtain Call director George H. Croom, the creative team also includes Clay Zambo as music director, choreographer Jennifer Jonas Cahill, set designer Peter Barbieri, Jr., lighting design by Jac-Que Robinson, and costume design by Helen Adams.

"I love watching rehearsals for this show," Ursone said. "The cast is having a great time with this incredible Irving Berlin music and all the terrific dance numbers," he added. In addition to the Colavito couple, the cast of 18 includes many veteran Curtain Call performers as well as six making their Curtain Call debuts.

Performances will be held Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm from November 21 through December 13. There is one Thursday evening, 7:30pm performance on December 11. Doors open one half hour before showtime. Tickets are available at 203-461-6358 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com. Prices range from $28 to $46...discounted Flex Passes offer significant savings. The Kweskin Theatre is located on the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT.

White Christmas is produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, NY, NY, in cooperation with The City of Stamford. Additional support is provided by the CT Office of the Arts.

Curtain Call was voted Fairfield County's BEST LOCAL THEATRE GROUP ten years running in the Annual Readers' Poll of the Fairfield County Weekly and has received similar “BEST OF” awards from Stamford Magazine and StamfordPlus magazine for 2008 through 2023. Curtain Call received The Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2011 and the ACE Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in 2016.

Celebrate the season with White Christmas — where every song is a gift and every performance a reason to believe in the joy of the holidays.

#30