White Christmas - Curve/Dominion/Tour

I loved it! It's far from perfect, but I think this production makes the most of the material. All aspects of the design are brilliant and I liked the staging. I've not seen Stephen Mears' choreography before but it was very well done, especially 'Blue Skies' which I loved, and bravo to him for keeping the choreo from the film for 'Love, You Didn't...'. The only disappointing number for me was the Act Two opener - great music, but after 42nd Street the tap seemed so tame (I fear I've been spoiled forever by that show).

The leads are completely charming and brilliant in their roles - I hope Danny Mac continues in musical theatre because he's got a lovely smooth voice, can dance very well (although next to Dan Burton you can see that he's not quite as sharp), and he oozes charisma. Dan Burton has already proved his colours in other productions but he's brilliant here and his dancing is so stylish. Monique Young is a brilliant Judy, but Emma Williams sort of steals her thunder. Every note that comes out of her mouth is gorgeous, and 'Love, You Didn't...' was everything I thought it'd be and more - definitely my highlight of the show as she sounded sublime.

I think the thing holding this show back is the material (mostly the book, but partially the music too) - it rushes through some of the most emotional moments and tries too hard to add over-the-top humour. We don't need the hapless company manager or the weird barnkeeper. The snow moment is breathtaking in the film but here is rushed though without much of a reaction from the cast since they're mid-song. Speeding up 'What Can You Do With A General?' was in my opinion a bad move - takes the heart out of the song. I'm also sad that the 'Mandy' number from the film isn't included, and it's definitely less amusing to have Bob and Phil sing 'Sisters' themselves rather than miming to the girls' voices. I also wanted more build-up between Bob and Betty before they admit their feelings, but I know it's typical of pieces set in this period for people to fall in love instantly so I won't criticise that too much.

Having said all that, 'I Count My Blessings' was beautiful, I've already said that I loved 'Love, You Didn't..' and 'Blue Skies', and the trio between the sisters and Martha was brilliant. The show has plenty of heart, and a nice sprinkling of Christmas spirit too. I'm very glad I saw this production and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.

Glad to see they finally have a production confirmed for the Dominion, albeit not until December. I wonder if anything will take it in the summer for a filler.

I enjoyed it at the Curve (much better than the 2014 version of White Christmas at the Dominion).

Will certainly see it again if the tickets are affordable. I'm sure tickets will be priced a lot higher than they were in Leicester.

Really loved the Curve production, so much so that I had to make the most of my day trip to Leicester that I watched the evening show too after having gone to just see the matinee. Fingers crossed for affordable tickets!

It's happens in my flat all the time

Light in the Piazza and Man of Mancha running in rep?

How many people who hate Christmas and don’t believe it should exist were cast in this?

Definitely not seeing it again unless there are good offers, time will tell.

First I knew of this was in an advert tonight’s Evening Standard, missed the press release and totally didn’t see this thread, we’ll start of silly season, stRts with silly prices, thought the Leicester production was alright, although it had the quickest snow fall I have ever seen, so if you are hoping for a snowball fight.

Great casting indeed! I saw this at Curve, but I might have to try and get a cheap ticket to see it again, just for the cast!

Over the moon about this casting! I had already booked (having missed out on the Curve last year), so this is the icing on the cake for me.  May have to try and fit in another visit or two now.

Loved this at the Curve ... and what a fabulous cast ... roll on Christmas 🎄