Exclusive Interview: Nick Marinello & Zak Shugart of Grosse Pointe Theatre’s ‘White Christmas’
Are you already dreaming of a White Christmas? We know that Grosse Pointe Theatre has been, as they are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical! This stage production of the 1954 Paramount Pictures film is perhaps the perfect way to ring in the holiday season, bringing the story that you know and love to life right in front of your eyes! While the cast and crew are hard at work in rehearsals, we recently spoke with the director of this Grosse Pointe Theatre production, Nick Marinello, and one of the actors in White Christmas, Zak Shugart, about their time with this show!
In this exclusive BSB interview, Marinello and Shugart discuss what drew them to the show and why it feels like the right time to bring White Christmas back to GPT’s stage. These two discuss how the stage production differs from the film and the challenges of bringing a recognizable show like White Christmas to life. From the music to the story, what speaks to both of them? Listen to this exciting interview to find out!
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Revisit a holiday classic with Grosse Pointe Theatre’s White Christmas!
With it being the most wonderful time of the year, now’s the time to create new family traditions with a show that will give you all the nostalgic feels! Check out Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of White Christmas, which opens at the new Schaap Center on December 5th and runs through the 21st! Are you excited to check out the new theater? Ready to make the season bright with this local production? Let us know your thoughts on all social media platforms @BoxSeatBabes, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
