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Nov. 24: Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ plays at Empire

sm-white_xmas-squareThe Empire Theatre Company will present for the first time ever in Grand Forks the heartwarming musical, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, opening Thanksgiving weekend.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, based on the 1954 film, tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, this holiday musical is a treat for the whole family.  This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Bob & Sally Clayburgh Family Foundation.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas features the following regional actors: Robin Bartell, AnneMarie Brack, Walter Criswell, Justin Dela Cruz, Praveen Harshavardhan, Ella Grace Henry, Katie Kleven, Misti Koop, Daniella Lima, Meg Morley, Hyrum Patterson, Tony Peterson, Nicque Robinson, Lauren Sanner, Brenna Skallet, David Triptow. This production is directed by Matthew Murry, with music direction by Maddie Sharpe, choreography by Patrick Kasper, and stage management by Sarah Ringdahl.

When: Nov. 24 & 25, 29-30, & Dec. 1-2 at 7:30pm; November 26 & December 3 at 2:00pm
Where: Empire Arts Center, 415 DeMers Ave Grand Forks, ND 58201
Tickets: $16 for children under 10 years old, $20 for students/military, $24 for adults
Purchase tickets weekdays at 701-746-5500 or anytime at www.empireartscenter.com.

The Empire Theatre Company is a program of the Empire Arts Center.  The Empire Theatre Company’s mission is to produce contemporary plays and musicals that are well-crafted and bold.  Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is the Empire Theatre Company’s third show of the season, which also includes Passion Play, Melancholy Play, The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence.

ABOUT THE EMPIRE ARTS CENTER

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Empire Arts Center is dedicated to promoting the arts in the greater Grand Forks community. The Empire provides a welcoming venue for other local arts organizations, as well as developing our own artistic programming such as the Empire Theatre Company, The 1919 Lounge, and the Backstage Project. The Empire is also home to the UND Art Collections Gallery; exhibits from this collection have displayed works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali.