Christmas of Swing
By Bob Beverage in collaboration with Ron Peluso, Jan Puffer and David Lohman
Additional material written by Ernest Briggs
Directed by Ron Peluso assisted by Ernest Briggs
Musical direction by David Lohman
Choreography by Jan Puffer assisted by Alex Johnson
November 20–December 19, 2021
Xmas Eve 1944. The Andrews Sisters – Patty, Maxene and LaVerne – are rehearsing their USO show filled with Christmas songs, carols, swing tunes, and special appearances by their friends Bing Crosby and Abbott & Costello.
In this ALL-NEW reimagining of History Theatre’s holiday classic, the Andrews Sisters open their mailbag, and letters from men and women serving overseas dance their way into the USO show and into our hearts. These powerful and enlightening stories from people of diverse backgrounds remind us of the importance of family, service, and of a nation united for the common good.
On this 80th Anniversary of the start of the US involvement in WWII, Christmas of Swing is a tribute to the men and women who served.
Reviews are in!
- Enjoy the show I did, and found myself moved by its sentimental finale (Arthur Dorman, talkinbroadway.com, 11/24/21)
- More poignant and powerful than ever...heart-warming and heart-breaking stories (cherryandspoon.com,11/21)
- ‘Christmas of Swing’ admirable but overstuffed (Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press, 11/21/21)
- Exactly what I needed to get into the holiday spirit and remind us all about the heart of the season (Erica Skarohlid, Lettered in Theatre, 11/29/21)
The Cast & The Band
NEW! A Streaming Option
Stream "Christmas of Swing" from the comfort of your home December 6-19.
- Pricing: Single tickets: $25/individual; $40/household BUY TICKETS
- Group rates: $125/groups of 10-30; $175/groups of 31+. Contact Craig Cerrato, Group Sales, 651-292-4320 or email groups@historytheatre.com Note: Prices are per stream and subject to change.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Dates and times of History Theatre productions are subject to change in the event of a resurgence of COVID-19 in accordance with state and local restrictions. For latest details regarding our return to live performances at History Theatre, please visit this webpage
- To download History Theatre's COVID-19 safety protocols, please click Covid-19 protocols at History Theatre.pdf