“It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph!”

American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, opens its 2010-2011 season with a return engagement of the critically acclaimed "It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph!" directed by Marty Higginbotham, in the Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Nov. 26 – Dec. 31. From the moment the audiences walk through the doors, they are transported back to a 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra's holiday classic ―"It's a Wonderful Life," complete with commercial breaks and live Foley sound effects. The original score and stellar cast of seven bring the entire town of Bedford Falls to life in a holiday production that is the perfect choice for young and old alike. For tickets call the Victory Gardens box office at 773-871-3000 or visit victorygardens.org.

Ticket Price Range:

Tickets are $20 for previews (through Dec. 5); $50 for press opening (Dec. 8), and $32-$40 for all other performances.

Performance Schedule: Press opening is Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at 8 p.m. (12/22, 12/29 only), Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Fridays at 3 p.m. (12/ 24 only), 5 p.m. (12/ 31 only) and 8 p.m.(11/26, 12/3/12/10, 12/17); Saturdays at 5 p.m. (12/11, 12/18 only) and 8 p.m. (no performances 12/25); and Sundays at 3 p.m. (also 6 p.m. 12/26 only).