It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play presents the beloved holiday story as a 1946 Manhattan radio broadcast. A company of actors uses voices, music, and theatrical effects to transport listeners to Bedford Falls and tell the story of George Bailey, whose years of setting aside his own dreams have helped sustain his community.
When George reaches his lowest point, a guardian angel reveals how Bedford Falls might have changed if George had never been born. Adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Tyler Rosati, this production combines humor, heart, and vintage radio-theater charm while exploring community, love, sacrifice, hope, and second chances.
When: November 27–December 20, 2026
Venue: Greater Boston Stage Company
Adapted by: Joe Landry
Directed by: Tyler Rosati
Premise: On Christmas Eve in 1946, actors in a Manhattan radio studio bring George Bailey’s story to life and imagine the impact Bedford Falls would have faced without him.
Tickets: Prices vary by offer. Frugal Friday provides $27 tickets for the first performance when purchased with code FRUGAL; the offer begins at noon on Friday, November 27, and is limited to four tickets per patron. The theater also offers 27 tickets at $27 for each Mainstage production on a first-come, first-served basis, with a two-ticket limit per patron. Savvy Saturdays offers $45 tickets in the Premium section for 7 p.m. Saturday performances with code SAVVY, limited to four tickets per patron.
Card to Culture: Massachusetts residents presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer card at the box office may receive up to six $6 tickets per card for eligible Mainstage productions, including this production. Qualifying programs include SNAP and WIC.
Box Office: 781-279-2200 or boxoffice@greaterbostonstage.org
Showtimes: The page specifically identifies 7 p.m. Saturday performances for the Savvy Saturdays offer but does not provide a complete performance schedule.
Run time: Not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Accessibility: Not specified.