White Christmas

Presented by the Salonites Family

December 6-21, 2024
Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 3: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film
Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY IRVING BERLIN
BOOK BY DAVID IVES and PAUL BLAKE
Original stage production directed by WALTER BOBBIE
Orchestrations Larry Blank
Vocal and Dance arrangements Bruce Pomahac

What's it about?

White Christmas the musical is a stage adaptation of the classic 1954 film of the same name starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. The musical tells the story of two former World War II Army buddies, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who become a successful song-and-dance duo after the war. They follow a pair of singing sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, to a Vermont inn owned by their former commanding general, who is in financial trouble.

What's to love about White Christmas?

The musical features the hit songs from the original film, such as "White Christmas," "Blue Skies," and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep." Like the film, the musical is a heartwarming romantic comedy that celebrates the Christmas season and brings people together. The stage adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2008 and has since been produced at theaters around the world, delighting audiences with its classic holiday spirit and memorable musical numbers.

Content Advisory

Narrative Complexity: Ages 8+

The musical White Christmas is generally considered appropriate for a wide range of ages, from young children to adults. However, the most suitable age range would be from around 8 years old to seniors.
Young Children (Ages 8-12):

The show's classic songs, lighthearted comedy, and feel-good holiday themes make it very engaging for younger audiences.
The content and themes are family-friendly and easily accessible for pre-teen children.
Some younger viewers around 8-10 years old may need parental guidance for a few mildly suggestive jokes or references.

Teenagers (Ages 13-18):

Teenagers can fully appreciate the musical's nostalgic charm, romantic storylines, and underlying messages about friendship and community.
The show's pace, humor, and musical numbers appeal to this age group as well.
Mature content is extremely mild, making White Christmas appropriate for most high school audiences.
The show's timeless appeal extends to adult audiences who enjoy classic Broadway-style musicals.
Older viewers can connect with the show's themes of love, loss, and the importance of family/community.
While not overly complex, the musical provides an entertaining, feel-good experience for adult theatergoers.

Overall, White Christmas is widely considered a family-friendly musical that can be enjoyed by a very broad age range, from children as young as 8 up through senior citizens. With its mild content and universal themes, it's a great holiday outing for all ages.

A lot or a little?

A guide to help you decide if this show is right for your family.

Positive Message: ★★★

The Power of Friendship and Community:

The central theme highlights the importance of loyal, supportive friendships.
The characters come together to support their beloved former commanding officer, demonstrating the value of community.
The story emphasizes how people can overcome challenges when they work together.

Diverse Representation: ★☆☆

The diversity representation in the musical adaptation of White Christmas is somewhat limited, as it is largely reflective of the original 1954 film on which it is based.

Sex and Romance: ★★☆

There is some mild romantic content and light flirtation present in the musical adaptation of White Christmas, but it is relatively tame and family-friendly in nature.
Romantic Relationships:

The central romantic storyline revolves around the blossoming relationships between the two lead couples - Bob and Betty, and Phil and Judy.
These relationships progress through typical romantic comedy beats, including initial attraction, playful banter, misunderstandings, and ultimately professions of love.

Violence and Scariness: ☆☆☆

No, the musical adaptation of White Christmas does not contain any significant violence or scary content. It is a lighthearted, family-friendly production.

Adult Language: ☆☆☆

No, there is no significant use of adult language or profanity in the musical adaptation of White Christmas. The language throughout the show remains family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.

Drinking, Drugs, Smoking: ☆☆☆

No, the musical adaptation of White Christmas does not contain any depictions of drinking, drug use, or smoking. The show maintains a completely clean, family-friendly environment without the presence of these types of mature content.

★★★ = There's a lot of this.
★★☆ = There's some of this.
★☆☆= There's a bit of this.
☆☆☆ = Don't expect this.