It’s a Wonderful Way to Celebrate the Season.

by Jonathan Netek December 6, 2025

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Director Derek Charles Livingston guides the cast through the physical gauntlet of the piece as they act, dash around the stage executing sound cues, and switch characters (and voices) at lightning speed.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY brings the beloved holiday classic to life in a unique and heartwarming way. Set in a 1940s radio station, the show unfolds with live sound effects, period commercial breaks, and a talented ensemble giving voice to George Bailey, Mary Hatch and Clarence the Angel, all while we, the live audience, watch from inside the “studio.” Adapted by writer and designer Joe Landry in 1996, WONDERFUL LIFE has been produced widely across the country and now finds a charming home at Stages.