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The Repertory Theatre Rings in the

Holidays with “White Christmas” Dec. 2-23

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is ready for a flurry of holiday magic as Irving Berlin’s White Christmas transforms the Loretto‑Hilton Center into a winter wonderland December 2–23, 2026. Packed with dazzling dance numbers, shimmering with snowfall onstage and the electric energy of an eight-piece band playing Irving Berlin’sbeloved classics, this heart-warming holiday spectacular promises to be the must‑see family event of the season.

Directed by Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom, White Christmas brings the iconic film to life in a sweeping, joy‑filled production that celebrates everything audiences love about the holidays—nostalgia, romance, laughter, and the thrill of live performance. Choreography and Broadway level talent brings classics like “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” and the unforgettable “White Christmas,” to life.

This St. Louis‑made musical delivers the heart, humor, and spectacle that only a live musical can in an experience that wraps audiences in the warmth and wonder of the season. “What I love about White Christmas is that beneath all its glorious music, dancing, wit, and glamour is a beautiful act of selflessness: a group of people coming together to lift the spirits of someone they love. And in giving that gift, they find a sense of home and belonging with one another.

That feels like the very heart of The Rep, and all live theatre, to me,” said Kate

Bergstrom, Augustin Family Artistic Direct r. “With this extraordinary ensemble and creative team, we’re honoring the brilliance and vibrancy of the beloved film while bringing it to life in a fresh, three-dimensional way, almost as though we’re stepping inside a cherished memory. “

The cast of White Christmas overflows with national and local talent including Jake Loewenthal (Ragtime, Signature Theatre) who plays Bob Wallace alongside Darius Wright (Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Broadway) as army buddy and performance partner Phil Davis with Andrea Goss (Cabaret, Broadway) as Betty Haynes and Candice Hatakeyama (Funny Girl, Broadway) as sister Judy Haynes. Lara Teeter, the Head of Musical Theatre at Webster and a Tony Award nominee for his performance in On Your Toes, plays General Henry Waverly with Karen Murphy (A Little Night Music, Broadway) as Martha Watson.

The supporting company includes Eric Scott Anthony (Ring of Fire, The Rep) as

The White Christmas creative team includes music supervisor Christie Chiles Twillie, choreography by Taavon Gamble, scenic and costume design by An-Lin Dauber, lighting design by Jayson Lawshee-Gress, sound design by Amanda Werre,

Based on the Paramount Pictures film released October 14, 1954, and written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank, White Christmas remains one of America’s most cherished holiday stories and The Rep’s production brings it to life with heart, humor, and spectacular theatrical flair.

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