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It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

A nostalgic blend of holiday cheer and radio magic!

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s 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. When an angel, Clarence, shows him the positive impact he has had on his family and the people around him George realizes that he is loved.

Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
DECEMBER 4 - 20, 2026
Thur–Sat: 7:30PM | Sun: 2:00PM
*Saturday, December 12 performance at 2:00PM
*Saturday, December 19 performances at 2:00PM and 7:30PM

Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip van Doren Stern

Directed by Jerry Sciarrio
Assistant Directed by Katelyn Rush
With Jordan Baird, Jeff Bryan, Victoria Connolly, Chasen LeTellier, and Maria Stuart

TICKETS
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PRICES
Adults: $30*
Students (ages 5-25, under 5 will not admitted): $20
Teachers: $20
*A $6.50 service fee is added to each ticket to help cover facility upkeep and payment processing.

BOX OFFICE
Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 5:30PM
509-325-2507

Season 79 is Presented by The Stone Group of Companies
Studio Theatre Season Sponsor: The Inlander

CONTENT ADVISORY
Rated PG.

We kindly request that only guests ages 5 and older attend this production.

Spokane Civic Theatre
Adults: $35 | Teachers: $20 | Students (5-25): $20
Every week through Dec 20, 2026.
Sunday: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thursday: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Friday: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Saturday: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Event Supported By

Spokane Civic Theatre
509-325-2507
Spokane Civic Theatre
1020 N Howard
Spokane, Washington 99201
509-325-2507