New York City
This is the quintessential Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life–A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, directed by Rayanne Thorn. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Each of the five actors takes on several roles as the production of the timeless Christmas staple shows us the story of George Bailey, a guy down on his luck, thinking everyone would be better off if he were never born. George’s despair is heard by an angel who, in an attempt to get his wings, tries to help show him what life would have been life if he wasn’t born. Complete with live sound effects, it’s a spin on the classic everyone will enjoy.