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It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol at Woodstock Opera House

Dates: 11/14/2025 - 11/30/2025

Theatre:

Woodstock Opera House

Theatre 121

121 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
Woodstock,IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-5300

Tickets: $17-$35


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Do you love It's a Wonderful Life? Do you love A Christmas Carol? Then you'll be sure to love Theatre 121's world premiere production, It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol. Heartwarming and funny, it provides all the feel-good holiday magic you're searching for. 

It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol is an original holiday play crafted by local playwrights and inspired by two of the most cherished seasonal stories of all time. In this companion story to It's a Wonderful Life, we return to Bedford Falls, this time to visit the infamous Mr. Potter. When three angels appear on Christmas Eve, even this “warped, frustrated old man” must confront his past, present, and possible future. What follows is a moving, often humorous, and ultimately redemptive journey that explores whether anyone can truly change. This family-friendly production is filled with familiar characters, powerful themes of hope and forgiveness, and the joy of discovering something new in the heart of something beloved. Written by local talents Joel Bennett and Jeff Cook, It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol is a tribute to community, compassion, and the enduring magic of holiday storytelling. Don’t miss your chance to witness this story’s very first telling, right here in your hometown.

It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol An Original Play - World Premiere
Created By: Joel Bennett
Story by Joel Bennett & Jeff Cook
Written By: Jeff Cook

It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol was inspired by The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern, which is the exclusive property of The Greatest Gift Corporation.
This production is presented by Theatre 121 with permission from The Greatest Gift Corporation, which is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of the production.



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