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It's a Wonderful Life!

First Preview: Dec 3, 2025
Opening Date: Dec 7, 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
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.
Off BroadwayPlay - DramaHoliday
Show Notes: No Intermission

Performance Schedule

Visit IrishRep.org for full schedule. 


Cast
  • Rufus Collins
  • Ali Ewoldt
  • Reed Lancaster
  • Leenya Rideout
  • Ashley Robinson

Written By
  • Anthony E. Palermo
  • Philip Van Doren Stern

Music
  • Jonathan Green
  • David Hancock Turner

Director
  • Charlotte Moore

TDF Tickets Offers:

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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.
  • Restroom

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

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