WESTON THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
WESTON, VT (July 10, 2025) - Weston Theater Company celebrates holiday magic under summer skies with the classic song and dance musical by Irving Berlin, WHITE CHRISTMAS — playing at Walker Farm from July 16 - Aug 10.
Join us in Weston for a story about a group of entertainers from New York uniting to save a struggling Vermont inn, and finding love and friendship along the way. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS is a funny and heartwarming Golden-Era classic with a dazzling score, including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep is the Ocean,” and the perennial title song.
“It is such a delight to bring Irving Berlin's White Christmas to life here in Weston, a setting so very much like the Vermont where the story unfolds.” says director and Weston's Executive Artistic Director, Susanna Gellert.
“We’re very excited to celebrate a “Summer Christmas” with our Weston audience, but it’s clear that the show is about so much more than holiday merriment. As the actors and I have dug into the story, we have discovered that it is truly about forming friendships, building community, and forging hope. When people come together — whether it's a snowy December night or a warm evening in July —the season shines a little brighter no matter the month.”
Previously at Weston, Gellert has directed PIPPIN (2024), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (2023), HAIR (2022), RING OF FIRE (2021), and THE FANTASTICKS (2019). Prior to Weston, Gellert was the Associate Producer and Director of Theatre for a New Audience. Her NYC and Baltimore directing credits include SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, the world premiere of MUD BLUE SKY, CRIMES OF THE HEART, and VISITING DAY.
The show features an incredible cast of local and national talent. Last seen in Weston as part of 2007's Young Company, Renée Albulario (favorite credits include THE WILD PARTY, THE CONNECTOR, and REEFER MADNESS) returns as Betty Haynes. Long-time Weston-based actor Tom Aulino makes his Walker Farm debut as Ezekiel after performing on the Playhouse's stage since 1998 (film and TV work include Daughter of the Bride, Three Women (Showtime), and the upcoming Widow's Bay (Apple TV+). Weston fan favorite, David Bonanno (last seen on Weston's stage in PIPPIN and THE WOMAN IN BLACK with Broadway credits including THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, RAGTIME, and LEND ME A TENOR) plays General Henry Waverly. Katie Scarlett Brunson (select credits including Riverside Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre) makes her Weston debut as Judy Haynes. Last seen in Weston's 2023 production of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, audience favorite Susan Haefner (Broadway: STATE FAIR, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and 42nd STREET) plays Martha Watson. Jessie Lawyer (at Weston: PIPPIN, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN) plays Rita, and Francesca Mancuso (recent credits including the world premiere of SUMMER STUCK at Godspeed Opera House, Dury Lane Theatre, and Flat Rock Playhouse) makes her Weston debut as Rhoda. Conor McShane (at Weston: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, with favorite credits including ELF, DESPARATE MEASURES, and DROWSY CHAPERONE) plays Phil Davis and JP Qualters (at Weston: JERSEY BOYS; other credits including First National Tours of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, SCHOOL OF ROCK, and KINKY BOOTS!) returns as Ralph Sheldrake. Scott Redmond (recent credits include PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep, ONCE at Syracuse Stage, and the National Tour of Oklahoma!) makes his Weston debut as Bob Wallace. Local middle schooler Liv Scott (last seen at Weston in PIPPIN) plays Susan Waverly. Fresh off their tour of DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!, the 2025 Weston Young Company composes the show's Ensemble.
Joining Gellert on the creative team are Music Director Larry Pressgrove (completing his 10th Weston show, with other credits including the Tony-nominated [TITLE OF SHOW], NOW.HERE.THIS, and DISASTER! among others) and Choreographer Felicity Stiverson (at Weston: PIPPIN and 11 other shows. Other credits include BUDDY at Cape Playhouse, WAITRESS at The Engeman Theater, and THE ANONYMOUS LOVER (Opera Philadelphia). Scenic Designer Frank J. Oliva (last at Weston: PIPPIN, with recent work including premieres and productions throughout the United States and abroad) and Costume Designer Jessica Crawford (at Weston: PIPPIN, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, HAIR, with other credits including BROKE-OLOGY, NOVEMBER, and CRAVE ) — work last seen in Weston's 2024 production of PIPPIN — also return for WHITE CHRISTMAS. Lighting Designer and Recent Tony Award nominee, Scott Zielinski (at Weston PIPPIN, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, and HAIR, among hundreds of theater, dance, and opera productions throughout the world). Scaping the audio is Sound Designer Charles Coes (recent NY credits include COMEDY OF ERRORS at Public Mobile Unit, Beautiful Lady at La Mama, and Golden Shield at MTC). Jaz Koft (this year's Young Company Music Director) joins as Assistant Music Director, and Jeremy Yaddaw (over 10 Weston productions and current drum tech for David Byrne's WHO IS THE SKY world tour ) is the production’s Music Coordinator.
To reserve tickets to the show, visit westontheater.org or call the Box Office at 802-824-5288. Following WHITE CHRISTMAS, straddle identities and borders in A DISTINCT SOCIETY and laugh along to a modern twist on Shakespeare in THE TWELFTH NIGHT SHOW.
Weston Theater Company builds on and enhances the unique assets of its Vermont village campus to produce a diverse, entertaining, and challenging season of live professional theater and high-impact events; enrich the theater-going experience with education and outreach programs for all ages; and make significant contributions to the American theater through training programs, play development, and retreats. It is a non-profit organization supported by an ever-growing family of individuals and organizations who believe in the impact the performing arts make on its community. Learn more at westontheater.org
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