This faithful, fast-moving stage adaptation of the classic film features fluid scene changes, reasonable set requirements, and scores of beefy roles, particularly for women. It’s not only a joyful Christmas tale — it’s the gorgeous love story of George and Mary Bailey, a vivid portrait of the Greatest Generation, a descent into the darkest hour of a man trapped by circumstance, and a powerful meditation on what makes a meaningful life.
Aunt Tilly — Inge Adams
Ernie — Thom Cauley
Mother Bailey — Teresa Drews
Janie Bailey — Sophie Eckdale-Dudley
Zuzu Bailey — Chloe Eckdale-Dudley
Henry F. Potter — Joseph Juknialis
Mary Hatch — Paula Keppeler
Miss Andrews/Mr. Potter’s Secretary — Claire Kitzerow
Sam Wainwright/Mr. Martini — Aaron Klein
Mr. Gower — Matt Knudson
Newsboy/Tommy — Eli Lindner
Young George/Pete Bailey — Isaac Lindner
George Bailey — Bryan Madson
Zuzu Bailey — Bryanna Madson
Bert — Jim Mallmann
Clarence Odbody — Spencer Mather
Uncle Billy — Mark McGuire
Harry Bailey — Stuart Mott
Violet Peterson — Samantha Paige
Janie Bailey — Aubrey Shaw
Mrs. Thompson/Miss Carter — Jamee Stefanski
Mr. Welch — Tracy Stefanski
Mrs. Martini — Nancy Unz
Goon — Jerry Broitzman
Goon — Jim Padavano
Production Team
Director — Diana Alioto
Costume Designer — Joanne Cunningham
Lighting Designer — Aaron Siegmann
Original Set Design — Michael Desper
Props Mistresses — Karen Kegel & Erica Ziino
Scenic Builder — A.J. Simon
Sound Designer — Jan Pritzl
Stage Managers — Lindsay Woelbing & Debbie Marx
Advising Stage Manager — Jan Szczepanski
adapted by Doug Rand
from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, & Jo Swerling