Redlands’ LifeHouse Theater to stage its musical adaptation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Nov 18, 2024
Redlands’ LifeHouse Theater will present its original musical adaptation of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” telling the story of George Bailey and the people of Bedford Falls, opening 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and running weekends through Dec. 22.
“After six years, we’re thrilled to bring back one of our most beloved and impactful Christmas musicals,” Wayne R. Scott, LifeHouse Theater founder and president, said in a news release.
The production stars Zac Swan Van Lent as George Bailey, Sage Manson as Mary Hatch, Willie Behrends as Henry Potter and Nick Diliberto as Clarence.
Others in the cast are Nathan Smith as Uncle Billy, Larry Wilson as Mr. Gower, Luke Michel as Bert the Cop, Aaron Ramos as Ernie Bishop, Julie Carlson as Ma Bailey, Michael Haro as Pa Bailey, Kambrie Karrow as Cousin Tilly, Brett Scrima as Cousin Eustace, Sierra Pohjola as Violet Bick and Levi Michel as Harry Bailey.
Jeremy Yeo directs the production and serves as music director. Choreographer is Nina Jackson, costume designer is Beth Derry, sound and lighting designer is Josiah Evans and set designer is Jacob Michel.
After opening night, performances continue at 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. There is one Thursday performance, at 7 p.m. Dec. 19.
Tickets are $30 or $26 for adults and $16 or $14 for children ages 3 to 12. Children younger than 3 are not admitted.
For information and tickets, go to lifehousetheater.com or call 909-335-3037.
LifeHouse Theater is at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands, and free parking is available behind the theater.