American Blues Theater Presents the 15th Anniversary Production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the 15th Anniversary Production of the holiday favorite It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! The production, based on the beloved Frank Capra's film, is directed by Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside with music direction by Michael Mahler. It's a Wonderful Life runs November 18 - December 31, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

For 15 years, the American Blues Ensemble has treated Chicago audiences to a live 1940s radio broadcast of holiday favorite It's a Wonderful Life. The incredible cast recreates the entire town of Bedford Falls with Foley sound effects, an original score and holiday carols. The Bedford Falls "residents" extend their hospitality after every performance when audiences are treated to milk and cookies served by the cast.

The cast for It's a Wonderful Life includes Brandon Dahlquist as George Bailey, as well as American Blues Ensemble Members & Artistic Affiliates Dara Cameron (Violet), Ian Paul Custer (Harry), Shawn Goudie (Foley), James Joseph (Uncle Billy), Michael Mahler(Announcer), John Mohrlein (Clarence/Mr. Potter), and Camille Robinson (Mary Bailey).

The creative team includes Gwendolyn Whiteside* (director), Michael Mahler* (music director, jingle composer), Austin Cook* (score), Grant Sabin* (scenic), Katy Peterson (lights), Christopher J. Neville* (costumes), Shawn Goudie* (Foley design), Elyse Dolan* (props), Paul Deziel* (video associate), Marty Higginbotham* (original direction), Sarah E. Ross* (production manager), and Kathryn Lochert* (stage manager).

Purchase tickets online at AmericanBluesTheater.com or by calling 773.404.7336.