![]() ![]() Major support for the stage production of “Holiday Inn” was provided by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation. The cast of “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn – The Broadway Musical.” With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, the new book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge was inspired by the Academy Award-winning film “Holiday Inn” starring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The musical was directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. The critically-acclaimed production opened on Broadway on Octowith Variety exclaiming “Smashing performers, dynamic dancing and a lively orchestra make it the FEEL GOOD show of the fall!” Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, produced in association with Universal Stage Productions, starring Tony Award ® nominee Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Tony Award ® nominee Megan Lawrence, Danny Rutigliano, Megan Sikora and Corbin Bleu, was captured live on 14 high-definition cameras at Roundabout’s Studio 54. Songs include such Irving Berlin all-time classics as “Shaking the Blues Away,” “Heat Wave,” “Blue Skies,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “It’s a Lovely Day Today,” “Easter Parade,” and, of course, “White Christmas.” Corbin Bleu in “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn – The Broadway Musical.” But when Jim’s best friend, Ted, tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? Together they turn the farmhouse into a seasonal inn with show-stopping performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. Jim’s luck takes a turn for the better when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of Broadway-as well as his fiancé dance partner Lila-to settle down at an old farmhouse in Connecticut … but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. ![]() continuing the Great Performances marathon within PBS’s Fall Broadway’s best lineup. The festive Roundabout Theatre Company production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn comes to PBS Friday, November 20 at 9 p.m. Studio 54 is located at 254 West 54 th Street, New York.Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” from Great Performances – Friday, November 20 at 9 p.m. Visit or call (212) 719‐1300 for more information. The creative team for Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical will include Anna Louizos (sets), Alejo Vietti (costumes), Jeff Croiter (lights), Keith Caggiano (sound), Joe Dulude II (make‐up), Chuck LaPointe (wigs), Andy Einhorn (music director/ supervisor), Larry Blank (orchestrations), Sam Davis (vocal and dance arrangements), Bruce Pomahac (additional dance and vocal arrangements) and John Miller (music coordinator). The musical features over 20 classic songs from the Irving Berlin catalogue, including “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Shaking the Blues Away,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek” and “Heatwave.” But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?” Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. “Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. “He quickly discovers life isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance,” state production notes. It tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business for the peace and quiet of a Connecticut farmhouse. Previews are set to begin September 1, with the show set to open officially October 6 at Studio 54. The Broadway production will be directed by Greenberg, with choreography by Denis Jones. ![]() The musical, which debuted at Goodspeed in 2014, features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, inspired by the 1942 film. Joining them will be Malik Akil, Will Burton, Barry Busby, Darien Crago, Caley Crawford, Jenifer Foote, Morgan Gao, Matt Meigs, Shina Ann Morris, Catherine Ricafort, Drew Redington, Amanda Rose, Jonalyn Saxer, Parker Slaybaugh, Samantha Sturm, Amy Van Norstrand, Travis Ward-Osborne, Paige Williams, Victor Wisehart, Kevin Worley and Borris York. ![]()
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