LONG BEACH -- “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” a stage production based on the beloved film starring Bing Crosby, will be performed at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach Dec. 1-10. 

The holiday classic features 17 of Irving Berlin’s best-known songs, from “Blue Skies” to “I Love a Piano” and the timeless holiday favorite “White Christmas.” 

The musical tells the story of veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have partnered as a successful song and dance team following WWII. 

After meeting a sister act, they follow the girls and their hearts to a magical Vermont inn, owned by their old Army commander. Will the spirit of the holidays bring together families old and new? 
Performances are Dec. 1 at 8 p.m., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. 

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at musical.org.