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Tidewater Players to Present A WONDERFUL LIFE, A Musical Adaptation Of The Film
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021


Fresh from the success of their critically acclaimed run of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL, Tidewater Players is ringing in the holiday season with a fresh take on the beloved Frank Capra film classic 'It's A Wonderful Life'.

Beef & Boards Announces 2022 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 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.

Theater At Monmouth to Present THIS WONDERFUL LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2021


This holiday season, Theater at Monmouth brings back a holiday favorite, previously performed in Cumston Hall. This Wonderful Life, with its hilarious and touching message of hope and love, reminds us of the power of perspective, family, and community just in time for the Holidays.

Beef & Boards Announces its 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 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.

Hartford Stage Announces Holiday Production Of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021


Hartford Stage rings in the holiday season with a new production of the perennial holiday film classic, It's a Wonderful Life. In this stage adaptation, Connecticut playwright Joe Landry has refashioned the 1946 Jimmy Stewart movie into a play reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: The Musical Opens Thanksgiving Night At The Roxy Regional Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021


After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, bring your out-of-town guests to Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

The Theater Project Offers Three Holiday Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021


In the spirit of “you can never put too many ornaments on a Christmas tree,” The Theater Project is offering not one but three holiday programs to kick off the season right after Thanksgiving.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Comes To Ottawa
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021


It's Christmas Eve 1946 as the team from WBFR Radio Station bring Frank Capra's celebrated holiday film 'It's A Wonderful Life' to being before a live studio audience. With the help of an ensemble that brings these memorable characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIFE RADIO SHOW is Back At Kenyon Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021


Twelfth Night Productions has announced the return of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show with an original short by John Ruoff, The Case of the Missing Snowman. Both are playing together this December at Kenyon Hall.

BWW Review: PUNCHY! THE MUSICAL, Courtyard Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 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 - Nov 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. The family-friendly, Covid-safe entertainment will be performed outdoors under a big tent in the parking lot of St. Ambrose Church in Claremont.

Beef & Boards Announces its 2022 Season
by BWW Staff - Nov 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 - Oct 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 - Oct 22, 2021


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will celebrate the holidays with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This heartwarming holiday production, adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, offers the beloved 1946 film as a 1940s era radio play, complete with live foley-style sound effects.

American Blues Theater Welcomes In-Person Audiences Back With IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 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 - Oct 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 - Aug 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 - Jul 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 - Feb 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 - Jan 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.

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