Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is adapted by Joe Landry. The play is directed by Liam Grunté, with Original Music and Musical Arrangements by Kevin Connors
Joe Landry’s adaptation presents the story in a new and innovative way. This beloved holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. An “All Star” cast gathered on Christmas Eve 1948 at WBFR radio station, only to find out that their foley artist was a ‘no show’ and they needed to create their own sound effects using the materials that were set up on the prop table. The 1940s live radio show format offers the audience an opportunity to experience this classic tale as well as see how the magic of sound effects is created.
Brilliantly acted by this versatile ensemble cast, this unique production of It’s a Wonderful Life is sure to captivate audiences as it regales the classic Christmastime story in a new and entertaining presentation.
(Pictured: It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Show in rehearsal.)
IF YOU GO:
What: Liam Grunté Theatre & FPT London present It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Show
When: November 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Grand Theatre – Auburn Stage – 471 Richmond Street, London, ON
Tickets:
Adult – $35 plus fees/HST
Seniors & Students $30 plus fees/HST
Available at the box office by calling 519-672-8800 or online at https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/its-wonderful-life-live-radio-show#upcoming
(The Greatest Gift is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation. It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Show, is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
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