Skip to main content Skip to footer site map

Act II Playhouse in Ambler Presents THIS WONDERFUL LIFE 12/6- 12/24

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents This Wonderful Life, a hilarious one-man adaptation of the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life, on stage for three weeks only, Dec. 6-24.

This Wonderful Life stars Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite as all of the characters in the beloved movie.

"This show combines several loves of mine: impressions, direct address, and a love of this film," Braithwaite said. "It's a Wonderful Life truly is one of my all-time favorite films and I honestly can't watch it without crying at the end."

This Wonderful Life was written by Steve Murray, conceived by Mark Setlock, and adapted from the original screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling.

Half of the 20 performances are already sold out, so audiences are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon for this limited engagement.

Tickets for This Wonderful Life at Act II Playhouse are $27-$38. Discounts are available for subscribers, students, group of 10 or more, and seniors (65+). Tickets are available online at http://www.act2.org, by calling the Act II box office at (215) 654-0200, or in person at 56 E. Butler Ave. in Ambler.

The production team for This Wonderful Life includes Tony Braithwaite (Director), Mary Carpenter (Assistant Director), Colin McIlvaine (Set Design), Courtney Boches (Costume Design), John Stovicek (Sound Design), Andy Shaw (Lighting Design), and Lauren Davenport (Properties).

"Over the years, many people have recommended this play to me for Act II Playhouse," Braithwaite said. "I am so glad we're finally able to do it!"



ON THE TOWN to be Presented by Lebanon Valley Colleges Music Theatre Program in April Photo
Students of Lebanon Valley College's Music Theatre Program present their inaugural class production with ON THE TOWN April 13, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m.

Revolutionary Speaker Series Presentation Comes to Brandywine Battlefield Park Photo
The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates will present their next speaker in the Revolutionary Speaker Series at Brandywine Battlefield Park on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. 

Dallastown Area High School Musical Presents LEGALLY BLONDE Photo
Omigosh you guys! This spring Dallastown Area High School’s Musical Theater showcases Legally Blonde, a rousing comedy about Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. 

Bucks County Playhouse Word Of Mouth Storytelling Performances Return In May Photo
Back by popular demand, Bucks County Playhouse’s storytelling series returns this spring and features Gastor Almonte, Stuart Carroll, Ophira Eisenberg, Faye Lane, Michaela Murphy and Abraham Norfleet. WORD OF MOUTH: BUSTED is hosted by Murphy and Eisenberg and will take place on Saturday, May 13 with shows at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.


More Hot Stories For You


ON THE TOWN to be Presented by Lebanon Valley College's Music Theatre Program in AprilON THE TOWN to be Presented by Lebanon Valley College's Music Theatre Program in April
March 31, 2023

Students of Lebanon Valley College's Music Theatre Program present their inaugural class production with ON THE TOWN April 13, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m.

Revolutionary Speaker Series Presentation Comes to Brandywine Battlefield ParkRevolutionary Speaker Series Presentation Comes to Brandywine Battlefield Park
March 31, 2023

The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates will present their next speaker in the Revolutionary Speaker Series at Brandywine Battlefield Park on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. 

Dallastown Area High School Musical Presents LEGALLY BLONDEDallastown Area High School Musical Presents LEGALLY BLONDE
March 31, 2023

Omigosh you guys! This spring Dallastown Area High School’s Musical Theater showcases Legally Blonde, a rousing comedy about Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. 

Bucks County Playhouse Word Of Mouth Storytelling Performances Return In MayBucks County Playhouse Word Of Mouth Storytelling Performances Return In May
March 30, 2023

Back by popular demand, Bucks County Playhouse’s storytelling series returns this spring and features Gastor Almonte, Stuart Carroll, Ophira Eisenberg, Faye Lane, Michaela Murphy and Abraham Norfleet. WORD OF MOUTH: BUSTED is hosted by Murphy and Eisenberg and will take place on Saturday, May 13 with shows at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

MAMMA MIA!, MEAN GIRLS & More Set for Hershey Theatre 2023-24 Broadway SeriesMAMMA MIA!, MEAN GIRLS & More Set for Hershey Theatre 2023-24 Broadway Series
March 29, 2023

Hershey Theatre has announced a brand-new lineup of Broadway touring productions for the 2023-24 Series, a season that occurs during the 90th anniversary of the historic venue.