Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers Play Crafthouse Stage: Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ at Little Lake Theatre (Sat., 12/2/23)

1) Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers are Pittsburgh rock royalty that have risen through several incarnations—from the Brick Alley Band to Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers to the unit’s present day form—Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers—to become one of Pittsburgh’s top bands. Over the years Grushecky’s sound is one of both hard-driving rock and roll and insightful ballads. The lyrics and music seek higher ground, and find it. Top songs include “Pumping Iron,” “Have a Good Time (But Get Out Alive),” and “Rock and Real.” Joe Grushecky’s latest album is 2018’s More Yesterdays Than Tomorrows. There is also a 25th Anniversary edition reissue of Grushecky and The Houserockers’ classic, American Babylon, which was produced by Grushecky’s friend and associate, Bruce Springsteen. Hear Grushecky classics and newer tunes tonight at Crafthouse Stage & Grill.  Special guest is Royal Honey. 8:30 p.m. 5024 Curry Rd., Whitehall. (R.H.)

Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers.

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (musical) adapted from the Paramount film, with music by Irving Berlin. Little Lake Theatre. Through December 16.

2) Originally released in 1954 as the first film to employ VistaVision, White Christmas is the story of two army buddies––one a crooner, the other a dancing comic––who follow a “singing sisters” act to a holiday resort in Vermont. To the buddies’ surprise, the resort is owned by their much-adored former General, who, for reasons more than the unseasonably warm weather, finds his retirement dreams melting away. Fortunately, the romantic interests among the four entertainers begets a lot of great love songs, including “How Deep is the Ocean,” “I Love a Piano,” “Blue Skies,” and, indeed, the title song. All written and composed by Irving Berlin, the show’s tunes are each magical and, bundled together with a big red bow, become a welcome Christmas surprise. Little Lake Theatre offers up the stage version of this holiday treat for the entire family. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg, PA. (C.P.O.) 

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