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Exit 82 Theatre Company Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, comes to New Jersey December 1st - December 3rd at the Strand Center for the Arts produced by Exit 82 Theatre Company.

The beloved holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a talented ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of an idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers all of his blessings one fateful Christmas Eve. Join Exit 82 for this "wonderful" holiday experience!

Bring the family to IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY! Performances run Thursday, December 1st at 7pm, Friday, December 2nd at 8pm, and Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm and 8pm. All performances will be held at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Lakewood. This gorgeous theater boasts plush velvet seating, breathtaking architecture, a spacious lobby, extensive concessions, and free parking lots conveniently located across the street! Prices are just $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children. Group rates are also available! Buy your tickets online at www.exit82theatre.com.

Exit 82 Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre organization based in Toms River, NJ and listed on the Asbury Park Press "Best of the Best Theatre" list in Ocean County three years in a row. Since 2008, Exit 82 has involved hundreds of volunteers and performed to thousands of patrons in NJ over the past eight seasons. Exit 82 is always looking to expand their family, so take part in supporting this local non-profit to help cultivate the arts in NJ and your community! For additional information please visit www.exit82theatre.com and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @exit82theatre.

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
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2. Michael Mayer - Chess
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