It’s a Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play

Directed by Pete Pryor
Adapted by Joe Landry

NOW EXTENDED!

It’s a Wonderful Life’ is based on the story ‘The Greatest Gift’ by Philip Van Doren Stern

Now thru Jan 3, 2025

This holiday season, Frank Capra’s beloved classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, comes to life at Hedgerow Theatre as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Relive the magic of George Bailey’s uplifting journey in a one-of-a-kind, immersive production where actors bring the heartwarming story to life by portraying multiple roles and creating live sound effects on stage. Directed by Pete Pryor, this production reunites the acclaimed team behind A Christmas Carol ComedyChristopher Patrick Mullen, Brian Anthony Wilson, and Pryor himself—following a celebrated run with sold-out performances.

Adding to this stellar cast are Mary Lee Bednarek, Kennedy McAlister, Tyler Elliott, and the musical stylings of C. Ryan Holmes on the piano, rounding out a talented team that will transport audiences to Bedford Falls, capturing the timeless spirit of hope, resilience, and community. Celebrate the holiday season with this captivating theatrical experience that brings a classic story to life in a whole new way.

Accommodations

Open Captioning: Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
(all performances)
For visibility, the preferred OC seating is
in rows H, I, J and K, seats 1-7.

Audio Description (Live): Sun, Dec 15 at 2p
Sensory tour and pre-show notes 1:15p

Relaxed Performance: Sun, Dec 15 at 2p
Sensory tour and pre-show notes 1:15p

Special Events

Preview: Wed, Nov 27 at 7p

Opening: Fri, Nov 29 at 7p
Pre-show music by harpist Jeffry Brown
Post-show reception

Winter Warmer Receptions (pre-show 6p):
Thu, Dec 5, music by Last Chance
Thu, Dec 12, PRIDE Night
Thu, Dec 19, music by harpist Jeffry Brown

A man in suspensers and a woman in a red blouse and plaid skirt stand toward the left center of the image around a microphone, another young man stands a little further back at his own mic, and a man and woman stand at a third mic. Man plays piano fa

Production Artists

Production Team

Ali Caiazzo Stage Manager

Lucy Pickering Scenic & Props Designer

Lily Fossner^ Lighting Designer

Emma Gibson Sound Designer

Nicole Lawrie Costume Designer

Sophia Bush Swing Stage Manager

Teri Matthews Graphic Designer

Elizabeth Hanson Costume Shop Manager

Kate McSorley Fossner Production Manager

^Member of United Scenic Artists USA 829