Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' Opens At The Bucks County Playhouse

NEW HOPE, PA — The Bucks County Playhouse is full of holiday spirit with a new production of the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” that debuted on November 13 and runs through December 31.

Based on the classic Hollywood movie musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is a technicolor, Broadway musical extravaganza. With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake, “White Christmas” contains some Berlin’s most popular tunes including "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano," "How Deep is the Ocean?,” ''Count Your Blessings” and the title song, “White Christmas.”

“White Christmas” is directed by Playhouse Artistic Associate Hunter Foster and choreographed by Richard Riaz Yoder (currently seen in Broadway’s “Some Like It Hot.”).

Jeremiah James, Jarran Muse, Ashley Blanchet and Kaitlyn Frank lead the cast of the stage adaptation of the beloved Hollywood musical. James, who plays Bob Wallace recently appeared in the Broadway company of “Funny Girl” with Leah Michele. Muse, who appears in the role of Phil Davis, was in the original Broadway cast of “White Christmas” and most recently appeared on Broadway in “Ain’t Too Proud.” Blanchet, who stars as Betty Haynes, was recently seen on Broadway in “Waitress” and as Elsa in Broadway’s “Frozen.” Kaitlyn Frank, who plays Judy Haynes was recently seen on Broadway in “Funny Girl.”

Jarran Muse as Phil Davis and Kaitlyn Frank as Judy Haynes with the cast of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Jeremiah James and Jarran Muse with the cast of ““Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Richard E. Waits as General Waverly in “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

The production also features Nathan Lucrezio (Broadway’s “Aladdin” and “Diana: The Musical”) as Ralph Sheldrake, Richard E. Waits (BCP’s “Kinky Boots” and LaMaMa’s “Mama Rose”) as General Waverly, and Ruth Gottschall (BCP’s “Guys and Dolls,” “42nd Street” and Broadway’s “Mary Poppins”) as Martha.

The company includes Caitlin Belcik (Broadway: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”), Michael Harp (2019 Jimmy Award Nominee), Jay Aubrey Jones (Broadway’s “Cats” and “How to Succeed…), Kat Katona (White Plains Arts Center’s “Cabaret”), Lauralyn McClelland (Broadway’s “Grease!” and “West Side Story”), Stephanie Eve Parker (Mt Gretna’s “Applause!”), Joey Socci (Paul Taylor’s Company B at Pace University), Jesse Swimm (Broadway’s “School of Rock”), and Renell Taylor (“A Wonderful World”). Tara Rajan (“The Goodbye Girl” Off-Broadway) and MacKenzie Reff (Paper Mill’s “Finding Nemo”) will alternate in the role of Susan Waverly.

The creative team includes David L. Arsenault (Scenic Design), Nicole V. Moody (Costume Design), J. Jared Janas (Hair and Wig Design), Kirk Bookman (Lighting Design), and Ashton Michael Corey (Sound Design). Musical Director is Jeffrey Campos. Pamela Edington is production stage manager. Casting by Paul Hardt.

The cast of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Jarran Muse as Phil Davis and Jeremiah James as Bob Wallas in “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Jeremiah James as Bob Wallace and Tara Rajan as Susan Waverly in “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

The cast of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.

The 2023 season sponsors are Bank of America and Capital Health. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is sponsored by Trinity Health MidAtlantic–St. Mary Medical Center. The opening night performance on Nov. 18 was sponsored by Capital Health.

“White Christmas” will run through December 31 and play Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with matinees on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets start at $39. Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

For full details and to purchase tickets, visit buckscountyplayhouse.org, call 215-862-2121, or visit the box office at 70 South Main Street, New Hope.

The cast of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Bucks County Playhouse through December 31. Photo by Joan Marcus.