Arts & Entertainment
'It's a Wonderful Life' Returns to the Encore Theatre for the Holidays
The show has been revamped and includes all new songs for 2011.
The cast and crew at the in Dexter is hard at work on the 2011 production of The Encore’s original musical It’s a Wonderful Life.
The show made its world premiere at The Encore in 2010. The musical is based on the classic holiday film starring Jimmy Stewart. The tale takes place in Bedford Falls, NY. in 1946. George Bailey, who has long considered himself a failure, faces financial ruin and arrest and is doubting his own self worth. But, high above Bedford Falls an eternally bumbling angel, Clarence Oddbody, is sent to help George out. After 200 years Clarence has yet to earn his wings. But before he can do that, Clarence is given a crash course on George's life, and the multitude of selfless acts he has performed.
Since the world premiere in 2010, the show has been reworked and features new scenes and music. The 2011 production will reunite several cast members from the 2010 production including Rusty Mewha as George Bailey, Steve DeBruyne as Clarence Oddbody and Liz Griffith of New York as Mary Hatch.
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Last year, the show was met with sold out performances and waiting lists for tickets. This year, The Encore will perform 30 shows to accomodate demand. Patrons who attend the official opening night of It’s a Wonderful Life on Nov. 18 are invited to attend the opening night after glow party with the cast and crew. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided, as well as a cash bar.
Don’t forget to book your lunch package reservation for either of our Thursday matinee performances. Lunch is provided by restaurant and includes any sandwich, fries or side salad, a non-alcoholic beverage, dessert, and tax and tip, followed by a 3 p.m. matinee of It’s a Wonderful Life. Lunch packages are $39.
Tickets for all performances are on sale now and may be purchased at the Encore's box office or online at www.theencoretheatre.org. Whether you’re visiting Bedford Falls for the second time, or you’re a first time guest, we’re confident that It’s a Wonderful Life will put you in the perfect holiday spirit.