White Christmas

On Sunday, December 13, 2015, a group from Young At Heart of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community attended the performance of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. I have seen other shows in different venues but the acting, singing and dancing at the Arvada Center beat them all! I am always amazed at the props that can slide on and off the stage, yet the way it is done lets the audience know exactly what is happening.

The play is timely and mixed with humor and emotional aspects. The dramatic flair plus the singing and dancing were impressive. The wardrobe and the wardrobe changes amazed me at how fast those actors could change costumes. Special acting came from two giddy and sort of nasty women, a little girl who could sing and dance, the slow-talking-overall wearer Ezekiel, and the housekeeper who Ethel Merman once told her she was loud! The leads in the musical were exceptional in their singing, acting, and dancing.

The story is about two soldiers who are also entertainers. 

After the war ends they become famous while their commander 

buys an Inn in Vermont. Two sisters are contracted to perform

on Christmas Eve at the Inn. While in New York, one sister 

connives to have the famous ex-soldiers come see their act. 

One couple falls in love while the other couple struggles with 

their relationship. When it is found out that the Captain is 

losing the Inn for lack of funds the two ex-soldiers decide 

to have a show at the Inn and invite all the 151st Division to

come to the Inn on Christmas Eve to help the Captain.

The Captain gives an emotional speech about his men 

who are supposedly sitting in the audience and calls many by name. 

(I noticed some of the people in the audience wiping an

eye or blowing a nose.) Confusion is apparent when

a message is misinterpreted but at the end the correct message 

is given and everyone lives happily ever after!

The songs that I recognized were: White Christmas, Happy Holidays, Count Your Blessings, Blue Skies, and How Deep Is the Ocean. This was truly a musical that was enjoyed by all!