It's a Wonderful Life: A New Musical

×

Expand

Darren Lee

The cast of 'It's a Wonderful Life.'

The cast of 'It's a Wonderful Life,' Capital City Theatre, 2024.

Last year, Capital City Theatre premiered this musical by Andrew Abrams and John Atkins that reimagines the classic Christmas film with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. In It’s a Wonderful Life, there’s plenty of music besides “Buffalo Gals,” with original songs “Angel Gets His Wings” and “You Can’t Keep the Bailey Boys Down.” And there’s an updated approach (the good kind) to gender and diversity. This is a one-show-only reprise for this holiday season, staged in the period-appropriate Orpheum.

media release: Back by popular demand after last year’s successful world premiere, It’s a Wonderful Life – A New Musical returns for one unforgettable performance! With book and lyrics by John Atkins and music by Capital City Theatre Artistic Director Andrew Abrams, this special staged concert performance brings the heartwarming story of George Bailey to life with a lush, original score and a message of resilience and hope that still rings true today. Join us at the historic Orpheum Theater on State Street for this must-see musical event — and relive the magic in a grand setting worthy of the story.