LANCASTER, PA – October 11, 2024 – Step into a winter wonderland at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with the heart-warming classic, Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, playing November 8 through January 5, 2025. The musical is based on the 1954 film which included the star- studded cast of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.

Based on the beloved film, veterans Bob and Phil, a successful song and dance duo, follow a couple of singing sisters to a Vermont inn. When the men discover the inn is owned by their former commanding officer who is now in jeopardy of losing the property, the foursome decide to put on a show to raise money…and they find love along the way. WHITE CHRISTMAS is filled with dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written such as “Happy Holidays,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” “Blue Skies,” and the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”

Directing and choreographing WHITE CHRISTMAS is Amy Marie McCleary. Just finishing production of HAIRSPRAY at Dutch Apple, McCleary has many credits with Prather Production in her portfolio. The cast includes Jacob Clanton as Bob Wallace, seen last season at Dutch Apple as Bob Cratchit (A CHRISTMAS CAROL). Matthew Brightbill reprises the role of Phil Davis on the Dutch Apple stage. Brightbill played Davis in WHITE CHRISTMAS at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers, FL. The talented sister duo will be portrayed by Melissa Campbell as Betty Haynes, and Fiona Mowbray as Judy Haynes. Full cast bios at dutchapple.com/white-christmas

ABOUT THE COMPANY: The Prather family, Tom, Deborah, David and Will, are a true theatrical family that has produced quality theatre for more than 50 years. The Prathers bring years of expertise to each production and are known for creating a comfortable, but luxurious ambiance in each of their theatres.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Lancaster, PA

The Dutch Apple is now in its 38th year, consistently providing top quality productions, award- winning food and exceptional service to over 150,000 guests annually. The theatre seats 320 and is located in the heart of the Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania. It features a simple yet sophisticated charm you won’t find in many theatres.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre – Fort Myers, FL

Broadway Palm is now celebrating its 31st Season. The theatre entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility includes a 450-seat dinner theatre, a 100-seat “black-box” theatre called The Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, a 120-seat dining room called Café Cabaret and a 30-seat space just off the main lobby called, The Art Café. The theatre can be found on Florida’s Gulf coast between Tampa and Miami.

Prather Touring Company/APEX Touring

The national tour division of Prather Productions premiered in Boston, Massachusetts

with Beehive, the 60s Musical. Prather Productions has also produced Footloose, the 10th Anniversary Tour; The Wedding Singer; All Shook Up; Blast; Fiddler on the Roof; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers; Memphis the Musical; Million Dollar Quartet; Pippin; Cabaret; The Wizard of Oz; Once; Finding Neverland; Summer: The Donna Summer Musical; Chicago and Hairspray