Stop Dreaming, Minnesota Is Guaranteed a White Christmas! Tickets On Sale Now

Performances of Irving Berlins White Christmas Run Nov. 25-30, 2014 at the Orpheum Theatre

MINNEAPOLISHennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for the Minneapolis premiere of Irving Berlins White Christmas are on sale now. The stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming Nov. 25-30 to Hennepin Theatre Trusts Orpheum Theatre as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center. Bring your loved ones for a heart-warming celebration of Americana.

Irving Berlins White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, Happy Holiday, Sisters, Blue Skies, and the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlins White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family!

The New York Times exclaims this cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list. And, the New York Daily News hailed Irving Berlins White Christmas as a holiday card come to life.

Irving Berlins White Christmas features Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin with Book by David Ives and Paul Blake and is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

This brand new production of Irving Berlins White Christmas is produced by Work Light Productions. The creative team includes direction and choreography by Randy Skinner, scenic design by Anna Louizos, scenic supervision and adaptation by Kenneth Foy, lighting design by Ken Billington, and sound design by Peter Fitzgerald and Erich Bechtel. The tour is produced by agreement with R&H Theatricals, an Imagem Company.

For more information on Irving Berlins White Christmas, please visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.com.

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for Irving Berlins White Christmas are on sale now and start at $49 (subject to change) depending on performance time and seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center. Groups of 10 or more should contact MinneapolisGroups@broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations. Performance dates are Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts Orpheum Theatre. Performance times are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. There is no performance on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. We achieve our mission by presenting a rich mix of live performances, creating inspiring arts education experiences and advancing a thriving Cultural District in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Trusts activities include presenting Broadway touring productions and the related Broadway Confidential series, concerts, comedy, speakers and other variety entertainment plus educational initiatives including our SpotLight Musical Theatre Program and Critical Review, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Family Day on Hennepin.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a proud sponsor of Hennepin Theatre Trusts 2014-2015 Broadway on Hennepin Season.