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A Wonderful Life

Sep 18 – Dec 6, 2015 / The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 view map

Bedford Falls comes alive as never before with the Goodspeed premiere of the magical tale of finding hope in your own hometown. In a tuneful re-imagining of the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," a would-be angel swoops to the rescue of desperate banker George Bailey on Christmas Eve. From the Tony-winning co-creator of Fiddler on the Roof, it’s a heartwarming family musical that celebrates the power of love and the goodness in all of us. Remember: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!"

Adapted from the Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life”

A WONDERFUL LIFE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

Audience Insights
Student Guide
Teacher's Instructional Guide
Director's Vision 
Program Notes

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Music by

Joe Raposo

Book and Lyrics by

Sheldon Harnick

Scenic Design by

Brian Prather

Costume Design by

Jennifer Caprio

Lighting Design by

Scott Bolman

Sound Design by

Jay Hilton

Wig and Hair Design by

Mark Adam Rampmeyer

Choreographed by

Parker Esse

Directed by

Michael Perlman

Dates

Sep 18 – Dec 6, 2015

Theatre

The Goodspeed

Age Rating

G

Videos

Highlights from Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE

Sneak Peek: A clip from Goodspeed's A Wonderful Life Dress Rehearsal

Photos

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Bethe B. Austin

Bethe B. Austin

Millie Bailey, Mrs. Martini

Ella Briggs

Ella Briggs

Zuzu

Riley Briggs

Riley Briggs

Beth

Ed Dixon

Ed Dixon

Mr. Potter

Ryan G. Dunkin

Ryan G. Dunkin

Ernie

Josh Franklin

Josh Franklin

Sam Wainwright

Logan James Hall

Logan James Hall

Harry

Duke Lafoon

Duke Lafoon

George Bailey

Kevin C. Loomis

Kevin C. Loomis

Bert

George McDaniel

George McDaniel

Tom, Matthew, Mr. Martin

Michael Medeiros

Michael Medeiros

Uncle Billy

Kirsten Scott

Kirsten Scott

Mary Hatch

Ben Stone-Zelman

Ben Stone-Zelman

Tommy

Frank Vlastnik

Frank Vlastnik

Clarence

Alissa Alter

Alissa Alter

Ensemble

Maddy Apple

Maddy Apple

Ensemble

Drew Nellessen

Drew Nellessen

Ensemble

Hollis Scarborough

Hollis Scarborough

Karen, Ensemble

Curtis Schroeger

Curtis Schroeger

Ensemble, Dance Captain

Carol Schuberg

Carol Schuberg

Mrs. Hatch, Ensemble

Laura E. Taylor

Laura E. Taylor

Ensemble

John T. Wolfe

John T. Wolfe

Ensemble

Jessica Wu

Jessica Wu

Ensemble

Kate Cherichello

Kate Cherichello

Swing

Alex Dreschke

Alex Dreschke

Body Double

Bobbie Celine Doherty

Bobbie Celine Doherty

Beth & Zuzu understudy

Brendan Oakley

Brendan Oakley

Tommy understud