NEXT ON STAGE
It’s A Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play
Friday, September 25 - Sunday, October 4, 2026
Adapted by Philip Grecian.
Based on the film by Frank Capra.
It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
Directed by Toni Schloss
Music Direction by Darylene Hecht
THIS PRODUCTION IS PRESENTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE GREATEST GIFT CORPORATION. PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS The Dramatic Publishing Company.
The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more. As in the classic film, the story follows George Bailey, the kindest man in Bedford Falls who is selfless to a fault: when Bailey begins to question if his good deeds have made a difference in the world, a guardian angel descends to show Bailey precisely how much his kindness has been worth.
SEASON 22 AT CARY PLAYERS
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The Prom
September 25 - October 4, 2026
It’s A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
December 3 - 6, 2026
Steel Magnolias
April 16 - 25, 2027
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