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It's a Wonderful Life!

First Preview: Dec 03, 2025

Opening Date: Dec 07, 2025

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2025

It's a Wonderful Life!
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Playing @

Irish Repertory Theatre

132 W 22nd St New York, NY 10011

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Step back in time to radio station W.I.R.T. on Christmas Eve, 1946, where Frank Capra’s holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life comes thrillingly to life before your eyes—and ears! Irish Rep’s celebrated production of It’s A Wonderful Life!, adapted by Anthony E. Palermo and directed by Charlotte Moore, reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast filled with nostalgic songs, vintage commercials and delightful handmade sound effects.

George Bailey, the kindest man in Bedford Falls, has always put others first—until one fateful night when he begins to doubt if his life has made a difference. Enter Clarence, a guardian angel still waiting to earn his wings, who shows George how the world would look if he had never been born. With six actors portraying more than two dozen unforgettable characters, this heartwarming production captures the magic of the Golden Age of Radio. It reminds us that “no one is a failure who has friends.” And yes—Clarence finally gets his wings.
Show Notes

Show Notes: No Intermission

Performance Schedule:

Visit IrishRep.org for full schedule. 

Cast

Rufus Collins
Ali Ewoldt
Reed Lancaster
Leenya Rideout
Ashley Robinson

Music

Jonathan Green, David Hancock Turner

Director

Charlotte Moore

Written by

Anthony E. Palermo, Philip Van Doren Stern

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

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Never

Full-price tickets:

$58.50 - $128.50

Accessibility:

Box Office

The box office is located in the lobby, and the counter is wheelchair accessible.

Parking

Free street parking is available on 22nd Street (on the same block as the theatre) Monday–Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Curb Ramps

There are no curb ramps. Call the theatre in advance for a portable ramp or reach out to staff on arrival.

Directions Bus

Crosstown: take bus #23 and get off at 6th or 7th Avenues. / From Downtown: take the # 5, 6, or 7 bus to 23rd Street. / From Uptown: Above 66th Street – take the #20 bus and get off at 23rd Street. Below 66th Street – take the #10 bus and change to the #20 bus.

Restroom

There are two wheelchair accessible restrooms. All bathrooms at IRT are single stalled and gender neutral.

Directions Subway

C, E, 1, F, M or PATH to 23rd St

Elevator\Escalator

The Mainstage balcony area and the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre in the basement are elevator accessible. For elevator access, guests can reach out to any IRT staff member when they arrive.

Telephone

none

Entrance

There is a step up into the lobby through the front doors, but a ramp is available if needed. Call the theatre in advance or reach out to a staff member upon arrival for ramp access.

Visual Assistance

none

Folding Armrests

Seat C1 in the Mainstage has a foldable arm and is marked as an accessible seat in the online seating chart.

Water Fountain

Two located upstairs in the balcony level. They are only accessible once the house opens.

Assisted Listening System

Assistive listening devices are available for mainstage productions. Visit the concessions area for devices. ID is required. For patrons with a tele coil, the Mainstage theater is equipped with an induction loop, set your device/your device’s app to the “t” setting.

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Mainstage in seats A1/2 and B1/2. If you would like to remain in your wheelchair for the performance, our staff will remove the theatre chairs for you. For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, we are more than happy to store your wheelchair during the performance. We will return your wheelchair to you at intermission or the end of the performance.

Directions Driving

From the midtown tunnel: Take 2nd Avenue downtown. Make a right onto 23rd Street, turn left on 7th Avenue and then left onto 22nd Street. / From the 59th Street Bridge: Follow directions for the mid-town tunnel. / From the Lincoln Tunnel: Take 9th Avenue downtown. Make a left onto 22nd Street. / From the George Washington Bridge: Take the West Side Highway South to the 30th Street exit. Travel east on 30th Street and make a right on 7th Avenue. Turn left onto 22nd Street.

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Public Transportation

Subway Icon

By Subway:

C, E, 1, F, M or PATH to 23rd St

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By Bus:

Crosstown: take bus #23 and get off at 6th or 7th Avenues. / From Downtown: take the # 5, 6, or 7 bus to 23rd Street. / From Uptown: Above 66th Street – take the #20 bus and get off at 23rd Street. Below 66th Street – take the #10 bus and change to the #20 bus.