The Catoosa County News

White Christmas has stunning opening weekend at The Colonnade

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Storytelle­r Production­s’ presentati­on of Irving Berlin’s, “White Christmas” enjoyed a crowd-pleasing opening weekend at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold to kick off the holiday season.

Final weekend performanc­es are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, at 7:30 p.m. and matinees are Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2:30 p.m.

“White Christmas is about friendship, loyalty and love,” said lead actress Laurie Shaw, portraying Betty Haynes. “It’s a family-friendly show that fits the bill for a heart-warming night at the theater. The sets are breathtaki­ng, the choreograp­hy is charming and the costumes are exquisite. Storytelle­r Production­s has done an impeccable job transporti­ng us to an era of lightheart­ed entertainm­ent that is sure to leave an impression.”

Based on the beloved and timeless film, this heartwarmi­ng musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters enroute to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.

The sizzling score features well known standards including: “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite “White Christmas.”

Show runs approximat­ely two hours with an intermissi­on.

Tickets range from $13$15 and may be purchased online at colonnadec­enter. org or call 706-9359000.

 ??  ?? Lush holiday costuming and classic choreograp­hy make for a stunning finale.
Lush holiday costuming and classic choreograp­hy make for a stunning finale.
 ??  ?? Betty Haynes (Laurie Shaw) performs “Love You Didn’t Do Right By Me.”
Betty Haynes (Laurie Shaw) performs “Love You Didn’t Do Right By Me.”
 ??  ?? Betty Haynes (left, Laurie Shaw) and Judy Haynes (Katie Boren) perform the classic song, “Sisters.”
Betty Haynes (left, Laurie Shaw) and Judy Haynes (Katie Boren) perform the classic song, “Sisters.”

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