Frank Capra News

NBC gives the gift of holiday-themed series episodes and specials throughout late November and December with a multitude of festivities, a special military audience for 'The Jay Leno Show' airing Thanksgiving evening and a night of holiday-themed Thursday night comedies from 'Community,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'The Office' and '30 Rock' on December 10.

This holiday season a family favorite comes to life in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry, at American Heartland Theatre. Opening Thursday, November 5th and running through December 27th, 2009, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play puts a new spin on Frank Capra's holiday classic with all the heart-tugging drama, sweetness and joy of the original.

This holiday season, Cygnet Theatre Company is proud to present the fourth annual production of the timeless holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play based on the Frank Capra film and adapted for the stage by Joe Landry.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre proudly presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, November 14 - 22. Author, Joe Landry, has inventively adapted Frank Capra's classic film to the stage, re-inventing it as a live 1940's radio broadcast. Set in fictional radio station, WBFR, in New York City on Christmas Eve, five savvy 'studio' actors employ their vocal talents and live radio sound effects to bring the familiar residents and environs of Bedford Falls to life.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with the new holiday classic, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, running Nov. 18 thru Dec. 27. Previews run Nov. 18 and 19, opening night is Nov. 20.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces a Festival of Holiday Events In celebration of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse announces a festival of eight special events, including concerts, dance, theater and films, beginning December 5 and continuing on selected Thursdays through Sundays until December 20.

This holiday season a family favorite comes to life in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry, at American Heartland Theatre. Opening Thursday, November 5th and running through December 27th, 2009, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play puts a new spin on Frank Capra's holiday classic with all the heart-tugging drama, sweetness and joy of the original.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the eighth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Jason W. Gerace.

American Stage Theatre Company has never had over 5,000 patrons attend a Mainstage Series production in its 31 year history...until now.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with the new holiday classic, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, running Nov. 18 thru Dec. 27. Previews run Nov. 18 and 19, opening night is Nov. 20.

Skyline Theatre Company brings a new classic to Bergen County this holiday season with their benefit staging of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Saturday December 12th, at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at the Fair Lawn Community Center's George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation.

American Blues Theater (ABT) Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble company, today announced its 2009-2010 Season. The award-winning ensemble-based company will open its 24th season under its original name with a symbolic return to its first artistic home, Victory Gardens Theater, for 'It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph!'

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a professional, non-profit theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut will hold open auditions for non-union male and female actors for It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm at the theatre on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a professional, non-profit theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut will hold open auditions for non-union male and female actors for It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm at the theatre on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport.

The Delaware Theatre Company has announced their upcoming 2009-2010 Season.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the eighth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Jason W. Gerace.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a professional, non-profit theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut will hold open auditions for non-union male and female actors for It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm at the theatre on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport.

The Christmas classic ?It?s A Wonderful Life? is the final show at Newnan Community Theatre Company in 2009. Auditions for the play are October 5 and 6 at the theatre. A large cast with roles for all ages is needed. No experience is necessary to audition for a part. Those auditioning will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Auditions will begin at 7 pm. Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role. Callbacks are October 8. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.

The Christmas classic ?It?s A Wonderful Life? is the final show at Newnan Community Theatre Company in 2009. Auditions for the play are October 5 and 6 at the theatre. A large cast with roles for all ages is needed. No experience is necessary to audition for a part. Those auditioning will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Auditions will begin at 7 pm. Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role. Callbacks are October 8. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.

The Christmas classic ?It?s A Wonderful Life? is the final show at Newnan Community Theatre Company in 2009. Auditions for the play are October 5 and 6 at the theatre. A large cast with roles for all ages is needed. No experience is necessary to audition for a part. Those auditioning will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Auditions will begin at 7 pm. Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role. Callbacks are October 8. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.