It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
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About this experience
What is It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play? It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is a stage adaptation of Frank Capra's holiday classic, presented as a 1940s radio broadcast with the audience as the live studio audience, high above New York City at Christmastime. A company of actors plays dozens of characters from Bedford Falls, a foley artist creates the sound effects live onstage, and there are carols along the way. It is the first time the story has been on Broadway. What is It's a Wonderful Life about? It's a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, a man who has spent his life putting the needs of others before his own. When a crisis forces him to look back on the life he has lived, he discovers just how much one person can mean to the people around him. Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway? It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play stars two-time Tony nominee Andrew Rannells as George Bailey and two-time Tony nominee Megan Hilty as Mary Bailey. Tituss Burgess plays Clarence and others, Harry Hamlin plays Mr. Potter and others, and Lisa Rinna plays Violet and others. Casting is subject to change. Who created It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play? It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is adapted for the stage by Joe Landry from the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, and directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. Santo Loquasto designs the set and costumes, with lighting by Kenneth Posner, sound by Palmer Hefferan and music direction by Andy Einhorn. Where is It's a Wonderful Life playing on Broadway? It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play plays at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, in the heart of the Theater District. Previews begin November 4, 2026, opening night is November 18, and the limited holiday engagement runs through January 3, 2027.
Highlights
- The Broadway premiere of Frank Capra's holiday classic
- Andrew Rannells and Megan Hilty as George and Mary Bailey
- Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna in multiple roles
- Directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks
- Live foley sound effects and holiday carols in a 1940s radio studio
Before you go
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play plays at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street. Previews begin November 4, 2026, with opening night on November 18. The limited engagement runs through January 3, 2027. The running time is 90 minutes, with no intermission. Children under 4 are not permitted. Previews play evenings at 7:30pm, with weekend matinees at 1pm or 2pm. From November 19, performances are Tuesday to Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 1pm and 6:30pm, with extra performances and changed times around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Casting is subject to change.
Cancellation terms
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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When is It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway?
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre from November 4, 2026, with opening night on November 18, for a limited engagement through January 3, 2027.
Who plays George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway?
Andrew Rannells plays George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, opposite Megan Hilty as Mary Bailey.
Is It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway a radio play?
Yes, It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway is staged as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with actors playing dozens of characters, a foley artist creating sound effects live onstage and the audience as the studio audience.
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