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This holiday season, join Spreckels Theatre Company for a nostalgic journey to the golden age of radio with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Running from November 21 through December 14, 2025, this festive production brings the heartwarming American classic to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast.

Directed by Jenny Hollingworth, this delightful adaptation tells the beloved story of George Bailey, a man weighed down by life’s struggles, feeling that he’s never achieved his dreams. With the help of his quirky and lovable guardian angel, Clarence, George is given the extraordinary gift of seeing how much his life has truly mattered to those around him. Based on Philip Van Doren Stern’s short story The Greatest Gift and adapted by Joe Landry, the play serves as a touching reminder that every life makes a difference.

This production offers a special experience, recreating the magic of 1940s radio theatre. The audience will be immersed in the era of live broadcasting, actors bring a multitude of beloved characters to life right before your eyes. The talented and versatile cast includes John Craven, Matt Farrell, Rosie Frater, Allison Lovelace and Nic Moore with live foley by Gabe Adelman and piano accompaniment by Janis Wilson.

With each moment of this beloved holiday tale, viewers will be enveloped in the warmth of the holiday season. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is a story of hope, resilience, and the joy of caring for one another that will leave audiences inspired and uplifted. The perfect holiday tradition to share with the whole family, this timeless tale will resonate with viewers of all ages, offering a message of hope that remains as poignant today as when it was first staged.

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