It's a Wonderful Life

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Beau Meyer

Paul Urbanski, Stephen Deming, and Rebecca Greenberg in University Theatre's vintage radio-style production of "It's a Wonderful Life."

Friday, Dec. 2, UW Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theater, 7:30 pm

University Theatre gets in the spirit with a 1940s style radio broadcast treatment of the beloved holiday classic, with live sound effects. Saturday's performance will be captured live, but come sit in the theater for the full immersion into George Bailey's struggle to find himself and save Bedford Falls from falling into the grips of Mr. Potter. ALSO:  Thursday (preview, 7:30 pm), Saturday (2 & 8 pm-live broadcast by Wisconsin Public Radio) and Sunday (2 & 7:30 pm), Dec. 3-4. Through Dec. 11.

press release: "A Live Radio Play" adaptation by Joe Landry, directed by Jim Stauffer. Presented by University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama / University Theatre

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s live radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Featuring live sound effects and music hearkening back to classic radio shows, this show will delight the eyes and ears just in time for the holidays. Wisconsin Public Radio will host a live simulcast broadcast of the show Saturday December 3^rd.

The cast features UW students Stephen Deming, Rebecca Greenberg, Paul Urbanski, Andrea Watkins, Kyle Wessel, and Sam Wood portraying the residents of Bedford Falls.

Performances will be held in the Ronald F. Mitchell Theatre, 821 University Avenue

Tickets: $10-$20

Vilas Hall Box Office: 821 University Avenue, Monday – Friday | 11:30am – 5:30pm

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Memorial Union Box Office: 800 Langdon Street, Monday – Friday | 11:30am – 5:30pm

The Vilas Hall Box Office remains open on Thursday & Friday performances until 30 min past curtain. For Saturday and/or Sunday events in Vilas Hall, the Box Office opens 1 hour before show-time and remains open until 30 min past curtain.

By phone at 608-265-2787. Online ticket portal can be reached at arts.wisc.edu.