WHITE CHRISTMAS Sing-Along At Disney Concert Hall Was Holiday Magic

This weekend, WAMG had the extreme pleasure of attending the White Christmas Sing-Along at the Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.

For anyone that is a fan of this movie like we are, this was a glorious presentation, Normally known for live concerts because of its pristine acoustics, the Disney Concert Hall was transformed into a classic movie house, complete with big screen and all the holiday decorations one could ask for. Fans came dressed in their holiday best to celebrate the pre-Christmas eve festivities, complete with holiday drinks in the lobby lounge and carolers performing. It was a great day for the whole family.

The 1954 Paramount Pictures classic musical was a delight to see on the big screen. The film was the first to be shot using Paramount’s new Vista Vision process, with color by Technicolor. And just when you think a 64-year old movie is not going to hold up, it transports you back to a golden era of not only Hollywood, but America in general.

Stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye have a spot-on comic chemistry, along with the incredible singing talents of Rosemary Clooney, and the “Fred and Ginger” caliber dancing from Vera Ellen. (Fun Fact: Vera Ellen was not a singer, so Rosemary Clooney dubbed all of her singing parts resulting in Clooney singing with “herself” on the duets!)

The final spectacle of the afternoon came at the end of the movie where it begins to snow at the Columbia Inn in Pine Tree, Vermont. As it began to snow on screen, it began to snow in the theater, to the squeals and applause of delight from the audience. It was the perfect way to ring in Christmas 2018 in Los Angeles.

Five stars for the fantastic event!