Program for Smuin's The Christmas Ballet - Flipbook - Page 6
ACT 2: THE COOL CHRISTMAS
All choreography by Michael Smuin unless otherwise noted.
CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS
Music: Richard Sherman & Joe Van Winkle
Recording: Louis Armstrong with Benny Carter’s Orchestra
Patron Sponsors: James Brennock, Carol Eggers & Dan Gruzd, Peggy & Demian Martin in
memory of Felicia Kahn, Henry & Bridget Massie, Cathy & Glen Miranker
SANTA BABY
Music: Joan Javits, Phil Springer, Tony Springer
Recording: Eartha Kitt
Lead Sponsors: Joel & Sharon Friedman
SILVER BELLS
Choreography: Rex Wheeler
Music: Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
Recording: Dean Martin
Patron Sponsors: Rita Iorfida & Walter Harrower, Susan C Peters,
Jerry & Barbara Schauffler, Tom & Amy Worth
JINGLE BELLS MAMBO
Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Music: Jingle Bells’ - J.S. Pierpont arranged by Juan Esquivel; ‘Mambo Jambo’ Perez
Prado arranged by Enoch Light
Supporting Sponsors: Jill Huchital & Mike Kelley
MY GIFT, YOUR PRESENCE (World Premiere)
Choreography: Myles Thatcher
Music & Recording: Sufjan Steven
Premier Sponsors: Friends of Smuin
DROOPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE
Music & Recording: Benny Martin
Patron Sponsors: Nicole Gambino, Phyllis Josi, Family of Gloria Pfister,
Carlo Rossi & Missy Danneberg in honor of Hailey Douglas, Sarah Smith
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Music: Lyle Moraine
Recording: Leon Redbone
Premier Sponsors: Vicki & David Fleishhacker
6 • THE CHRISTM A S BALLET • 2025
