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Its A Wonderful Life — The Musical

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“ Life affirming magic for young and old to enjoy ”

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George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls whose dreams were sacrificed for his family and town, has found himself at the end of his rope.  When George is in his darkest moment on Christmas Eve, his guardian angel shows him what the world would have been like had he never been born, and that he truly has had a wonderful life.  Based on the classic movie, the story has been rejuvenated with bright musical numbers that make it a true celebration of the holiday spirit.

Creative Team
  • Composer: John Higgins
  • Lyricist/Playwright: James W. Rodgers
  • Director: Tira Palmquist
  • Music Director: Dean Anderson*
  • Set Designer: Jeremy Golden*
  • Fight Director: Patrick Sabongui
  • Sound Designer: Dimas Diaz*
  • Costume Designer: Emily Sanford
  • Lighting Designer: Masako Tobaru*
  • Choreographer: Sarah Moreau*
  • Stage Manager: Alexander Lee
Performers
  • Clarence Odbody: Julio Vivas
  • George Bailey: Bradley Miller
  • Mary Hatch Bailey: Bonnie Wickeraad
  • Pete Bailey/Young George: Jonathon Martin
  • Tammy Bailey/Newsboy: Sophie Taylor
  • Janie Bailey/Townsperson: Emily Martin
  • Zuzu Bailey/Townsperson: Mariah Ronningen
  • Mother Bailey/Miss Crabtree: Myrna Niles*
  • Pop Bailey/Henry Potter: Ray Akin
  • Harry Bailey/Mr. Welch: Michael Irish*
  • Uncle Billy: Richard Comeau*
  • Aunt Tilly: Patricia Miller
  • Violet Peterson/Miss Andrews: Alex Bueno*
  • Mr. Gower/Sam Wainwright: Jeff Hellebrand*
  • Bert: Daniel Berlin
  • Ernie: Marc Sanford*
  • Mr. Martini: Tony Sanchez
  • Mrs. Martini/Mrs. Hatch: Annie Mezzacappa*
  • Miss Carter: Lindsay Blackwell
  • Mrs. Thompson: Michelle Anderson
*Chance Resident Artist  

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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At a Glance

Content Rating:
Good for Everybody 10+ Content may not be suitable for children under the age of 10.

Featured Artists

Cast Members

Julio Vivas
Clarence Odbody
Bradley Miller
George Bailey
Bonnie Wickeraad
Mary Hatch Bailey
Jonathon Martin
Pete Bailey / Young George
Sophie Taylor
Tammy Bailey / Newsboy
Emily Martin
Janie Bailey / Townsperson
Mariah Ronningen
Zuzu Bailey / Townsperson
Myrna Niles 
Mother Bailey / Miss Crabtree
Ray Akin
Pop Bailey / Henry Potter
Michael Irish
Harry Bailey
Richard Comeau
Uncle Billy
Patricia Miller
Aunt Tilly
Alex Bueno 
Violet Peterson / Miss Andrews
Jeff Hellebrand 
Mr. Gower / Sam Wainwright
Daniel Berlin
Bert
Marc Sanford 
Ernie
Tony Sanchez
Mr. Martini
Annie Mezzacappa
Mrs. Martini / Mrs. Hatch
Lindsay Blackwell
Miss Carter
Michelle Anderson
Mrs. Thompson

Production Team

John Higgins
Composer
James W. Rodgers
Lyricist / Playwright
Tira Palmquist
Director
Dean Anderson
Music Director
Patrick Sabongui
Fight Director
Sarah Moreau
Choreographer
Emily Sanford
Costume Designer
Jeremy Golden
Scenic Designer
Masako Tobaru 
Lighting Designer
Dimas Diaz
Sound Designer
Alexander H. Lee
Stage Manager
Chance Theater Resident Artist