Bring the whole family to this heartwarming holiday classic!
Five actors and one sound effects artist have assembled on Christmas Eve to guide audiences through the world of George Bailey and Bedford Falls, live from the studio at WBFR. The spirit of imagination takes hold as we’re launched on a transformational journey on stage. Join us this winter to experience a magical adaptation of a beloved story.
About The Story
It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, a young man who dreams of one day leaving his hometown of Bedford Falls to adventure around the world. When circumstances keep George from pursuing his fortunes elsewhere, he finds himself increasingly frustrated with small-town life and his responsibilities. On Christmas Eve, through the intervention of an affable angel who is angling to get his wings, George is given the rare opportunity to see how the world would be a very different place had he never been born.
Life happens — and we’re gifting you a free, flexible exchange policy this holiday season.
Subscribers enjoy the benefit of unlimited free exchanges all year, and this holiday season, we’d like to invite you to experience that too!
Book your tickets today and rest easy knowing that if anything comes up, we’ll help you find another date to come see the show so you don’t have to miss out on this festive winter event.
Note: Waived ticket fee only applies to another It’s a Wonderful Life performance. Tickets can be exchanged for another show in the season, but a $10 exchange fee applies. If upgrading to a different pricing zone, the price difference will be added to your balance.
A note about A Christmas Carol: We are delighted to bring back our acclaimed production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Hampered last season by the intense surge in the Omicron variant, our hope is to give more audiences the opportunity to see this delightful holiday show. We plan to return to A Christmas Carol in the future as we love offering this beloved holiday classic to Hartford audiences.
RUN TIME:
Approximately 2 hours.
WARNINGS:
Approximately 2 hours.
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Posted as it becomes available.
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November/December
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7:30
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7:30
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2:00
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7:30
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7:30
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2:00
7:30
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2:00
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7:30
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7:30
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7:30
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2:00
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2:00
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7:30
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2:00
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2:00
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7:30
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7:30
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7:30
23
2:00
7:30
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2:00
Days with a matinee and evening show
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Ticket Prices
$100 | $75 | $50 | $30
Includes all fees. Prices subject to change without notice. All Regular Season Student Seats $20.
Preview Performances
Previews are the first week of a show. The director may still be making adjustments to the performance.
Open Captioned Performances
For patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss. FREE with admission.
Audio Described Performances
For patrons who are blind or have low vision. FREE with admission.
Important Dates
December 2: Opening Night
Dec. 3, 7:30pm: Mask-Required Performance (what’s this?)
Dec. 10, 4:30pm: ¡Felices Fiestas! (free event – RSVP here)
Dec. 11, 2:00pm: Open Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
Dec. 17, 2:00pm: Audio Described Performance (what’s this?)
The previously announced Sensory Friendly event on December 3 has been cancelled. We look forward to bringing it back in the future! If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at (860) 527-5151.
Preview Performances
Previews are the first week of a show. The director may still be making adjustments to the performance.
Open Captioned Performances
For patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss. FREE with admission.
Audio Described Performances
For patrons who are blind or have low vision. FREE with admission.
Photos, Video & More!
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes information about the show.
Cast & Creative Team
Lana Sherwood
Jennifer Bareilles
Foley Artist
Liam Bellman-Sharpe
Sally Applewhite
Nicole Shalhoub
Jake Laurents
Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr.
Freddie Filmore
Price Waldman
Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood
Evan Zes
Artistic
Adaptor
Joe Landry
Original Co-Directors
Melia Bensussen and Rachel Alderman
Director
Zoë Golub-Sass
Scenic Design
Stephanie Osin Cohen
Costume Design
An-lin Dauber
Lighting Design
Evan C. Anderson
Sound Design
Frederick Kennedy
Wig & Hair Design
J. Jared Janas
Casting
Alaine Alldaffer
Production Stage Manager
Kelly Hardy
Assistant Stage Manager
Chandalae Nyswonger
Press
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