It's a Wonderful Life
Holiday Musical • Musical Adaptation
A heartwarming holiday musical for the whole family
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
A New Musical Adaptation by Peter Jorgensen
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Nico Rhodes
Based on the Frank Capra film and the original story by Philip Van Doren Stern
With the support of Patrick Street Productions
Directed by Peter Jorgensen
December 6 - 31, 2018 • MainStage
Tickets from $29
It’s a Wonderful Life, set to soaring songs from the '20s, '30s, and '40s, is a timeless holiday classic. With a little help from his guardian angel, George Bailey is brought back from despair on Christmas Eve to see how he has truly touched all the people in his life.
Travel with us to Bedford Falls for a joyous journey that will have you checking for Zuzu’s petals in your own pockets and make you believe that every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. This heartwarming holiday story is one you’ll want to share with family and loved ones.
"If you like old-fashioned charm, the kind that makes you feel all warm and runny inside, this one's for you." - Hamilton Spectator
Audience considerations: Recommended age: 9+
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission
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SHOW TIMES & SPECIAL EVENTS
| PR = Preview | OP = Opening Night | TM = Tea Matinee |
| AP = Afterplay | TBT = Talkback Thursday |
All special events are free with ticket, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about our Special Events!
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VocalEye Described Performances: Dec. 19, 8pm & Dec. 23, 2pm.
These performances will be described live for patrons who are blind and partially sighted. The description will not be audible to the general audience. We offer free companion tickets - must be of equal (or less value) as the purchased ticket. To reserve seats and description equipment, please call our Box Office at 604-270-1812.
ARTISTIC TEAM
| GREG ARMSTRONG-MORRIS* as Clarence | Director PETER JORGENSEN* |
| DAVE CAMPBELL as Gower/Dr. Campbell/Toll-House Keeper | Associate Director KAYLA DUNBAR |
| MICHELLE COLLIER as Ma Bailey/Mrs. Thompson | Music Director ANGUS KELLETT |
| NATHAN COTTELL as Marty/Bert/Nick | Lighting Design CRAIG ALFREDSON |
| CAMERON DUNSTER as Ernie/Goon/Angel | Set Design BRIAN BALL |
| NICK FONTAINE* as George Bailey | Sound Design BRADLEY DANYLUK |
| KENZIE FRASER as young Mary/Zuzu | Costume Design CHRISTOPHER DAVID GAUTHIER |
| IMELDA GABORNO as Violet/Angel | Properties Design CHRIS HALL |
| JIM HIBBARD* as Uncle Billy | Assistant Costume Designer JULIANNA FRANCHINI |
| VANESSA MERENDA as Ruth/Mrs. Martini/Carter/Angel | Technical Director THEODORE SHERMAN |
| ERIN PALM as Mary Hatch | Apprentice Technical Director EVAN REN |
| NICK PRESTON as Harry Bailey/Reineman | Production Manager JOSEF CHUNG |
| BRAEDEN SAUCY as Sam/Martini/Eustace/Angel | Production Assistant MADELAINE WALKER |
| ALEXANDER SHEPPARD-REID as Young George/Pete Bailey | Apprentice Production Assistant KATE CHUBBS |
| JOVANNI SY* as Peter Bailey/Potter/Sheriff | Stage Manager YVONNE YIP* |
| Assistant Stage Manager MICHELLE HARRISON* | |
| Apprentice Stage Manager DUSTON BARANOW-WATTS | |
| Apprentice Stage Manager ASHLEY VUCKO |
The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy
ORCHESTRA
| DERRY BYRNE | Trumpet |
| GREGORY FARRUGIA | Trombone |
| MARK HANEY | Bass |
| SARAH HO | Violin |
| GRAHAM HOWELL | Reeds |
| LAINE LONGTON | Cello |
| ALICIA MURRAY | Percussion |
| TAWNYA POPOFF | Viola |
| CHRIS STARTUP | Reeds |
The musicians engaged in this production are members of the Vancouver Musicians' Association (VMA) Local 145 of the Canadian Federation of Musicians.
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