Frank Capra News

BWW Review: PUNCHY! THE MUSICAL, Courtyard Theatre

by Gary Naylor — November 6, 2021

Super songs from Jack Terroni rescue a play with music in which dramatic potential takes a back seat to didactic proselytising

Ophelia's Jump Goes Outdoors With IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 2021

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2021

Ophelia's Jump Productions, the non-profit professional theatre company based in Claremont and Upland, announces its show for the holiday season: It's a Wonderful Life (the big tent podcast) 2021.

Beef & Boards Announces its 2022 Season

by BWW Staff — November 2, 2021

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is preparing to serve up a sparkling 2022 Season! With new shows, family favorites, and beloved classics, the northwest side dinner theatre is ready to entertain live audiences almost nonstop during its 49th year.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Will Return to the Gamm Stage This Holiday Season

by Stephi Wild — October 27, 2021

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Celebrate the Holidays With IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will celebrate the holidays with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

American Blues Theater Welcomes In-Person Audiences Back With IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

by Stephi Wild — October 13, 2021

American Blues Theater marks its return to live, in-person theater with its 20th Annual Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra’s film and directed by Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside with musical direction by Ensemble Member Michael Mahler.

BWW Review: THE STORY OF MY LIFE at The Marcelle

by Rob Levy — October 4, 2021

Emerging from the pandemic for their 30th season, New Line Theatre is welcoming audiences back to live theater with The Story of My Life, an emotionally powerful two-hander about memory, friendship, individualism and, the power of words.

TheatreWorks to Reopen October 2021 With LIZARD BOY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 27, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will resume in-person performances when it launches its previously announced 51st season, featuring eight plays and musicals presented October 2021 through August 2022, kicking off with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY and More Announced for San Jose Stage Company 2021-2022 Season

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2021

San Jose Stage Company has announced the titles for its upcoming 39th Season: RESILIENCE.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

by A.A. Cristi — February 10, 2021

Jefferson Performing Arts Society brings its third production of the new year to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center with the timeless 1940s dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace from February 26-March 7, 2021.

Musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LIZARD BOY, and More Announced for Theatreworks 51st Season

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has postponed the opening of its 51st mainstage season to October 2021, with eight plays to be presented through August 2022.

The Strand Theatre Will Stream YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

by Stephi Wild — January 4, 2021

The Strand Theatre will stream the film You Can't Take It With You on Friday February 19.

Indiana Repertory Theatre Presents THIS WONDERFUL LIFE

by Stephi Wild — December 28, 2020

Indiana Repertory Theatre is currently presenting This Wonderful Life by Steve Murray and directed by Benjamin Hanna.

Perseverance Theatre Presents THIS WONDERFUL LIFE

by Stephi Wild — December 26, 2020

Perseverance Theatre will present This Wonderful Life by Steve Murray, conceived by Mark Setlock, adapted from the screenplay It's a Wonderful Life by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling.

Stream THE SANTA HAT Starring Ed Asner, Michael Urie & Gregory Jbara, Shoshana Bean's SING YOUR HALLELUJAH & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 21, 2020

Broadway On Demand will present even more shows perfect for the holidays, including the reading of a new play, The Santa Hat, starring seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner, two-time Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie, Tony and Drama Desk Award winner Gregory Jbara, and much more!