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ESL’s USO Christmas Show December 7-8

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Bob Hope, the Andrews Sisters, and Les Brown and his Band of Renown are just some of the entertainers that will be serenading the “troops” with music of the 1940s at Enter Stage Left’s USO Christmas Show at the Hopkinton High School on December 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for seniors and students.

Developed and directed by Paul Champlin, the USO production features holiday songs from the World War II era, such as White Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. It will also feature a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Bob Hope, an audience sing-along, and lots of old-fashioned holiday fun. This year’s Tribute also features several original vocal arrangements and an expanded ensemble which also includes children between the ages of six to 13. ESL also continues its collaboration with The Point ‘n Swing Big Band to bring a taste of the Big Band era to contemporary audiences

“With this USO Tribute Show we take a step back in time to 1944, where fresh draftees are in London awaiting deployment,” said Champlin. “It is the third anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day and these men and women have no idea what lies ahead. We hope to use our music to provide them with a touch of home-spun comfort and joy to send them on their way.”