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Local Malvern Actor Stars in Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn

Ben Dibble performs as leading-man Jim Hardy in Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at the Walnut Street Theatre

Ben Dibble, a local Malvern actor is currently performing as Jim Hardy on the Walnut Mainstage in Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn - playing now through October 21.

Broadway veteran Jim leaves the bright lights of show business for the quiet of a country farm. But life just isn’t the same without song and dance, so Jim turns his farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But can Jim also work the same magic on his love life? Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn features a parade of hit Berlin standards, including "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "White Christmas," "Steppin’ Out With My Baby," "Heat Wave," "Cheek to Cheek," and
many more, along with laugh-out-loud comedy and thrilling dance numbers, all wrapped in a heartwarming story.

Originally from Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, Ben Dibble is an alumni of The University of the Arts where he earned his BFA. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn marks Ben’s 21st production with the walnut Street Theatre after performing in productions such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Harvey, The Producers, and many more. When not on stage, Ben can be found teaching voice at UArts.

See the talented Ben Dibble and the cast of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn perform classic songs from the iconic Irving Berlin canon now on the Walnut Street Theatre Stage.

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