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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
THE BEST MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF FRANK CAPRA'S CLASSIC FILM
PAMTA AWARD WINNER
(Portland Oregon Musical Theater Awards)
Best Original Score , Best Original Song, Outstanding New Musical
Premiered in 2012 - Stumptown Stages - Portland, Oregon
Directed By Tony Award Winner - Corey Brunish
It’s A Wonderful Life musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film is one of the greatest stories of all time and holiday favorite for all ages!
Clarence the angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
The Love story between George and Mary, George's dedication to his family and friends, the torch from his father that he carries to better his community is all revealed as George takes a deeper look at his life.
Michael Allen Harrison and Alan Berg's award winning scores and songs are influenced by the Broadway traditions of Rodgers and Hart, George and Ira Gershwin, and Cole Porter. They will inspire your cast, your musicians, and delight your audiences. The songs are memorable, fun and powerful.
It's A Wonderful Life is the perfect show to present over the holiday season for Professional Theaters, High Schools and Community Theaters.
LISTEN TO SONGS
Here are several recorded songs
from the live show or studio demos
List Of Songs
Overture
It's Not Hard Work Working On Christmas Eve
No Such Thing As A Good Boy
The World I've Never Known
The Charleston
I'll Give You The Moon
Watching From Heaven
Going All The Way
It's A Wonderful Life
You Gotta Have Faith
I Love You Truly
You Alone
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
Calling On Angels
Pottersville
It Was You
Hark The Herald / Auld Lang Syne
Finale
Show Essentials:
Book - Janet Mouser
Music By - Michael Allen Harrison
Lyrics By - Alan Berg
Additional Lyrics By - Michael Allen Harrison
"It Was You" - Music & Lyrics By - Julianne Johnson
Photo Gallery
From 2014 Production
Character Breakdown for It’s A Wonderful Life Musical:
Note: Family Members and Appropriate Townspeople will be Chorus for Funeral and Wedding, Nightmare Ballet and Finale
Bert:
Cop, Friend of George 35-45 easy going must harmonize with Ernie
Ernie:
Taxi Driver, Friend of George 35-45 easy going, comic
Gower:
Pharmacist, older, drinking problem (Young George works for him at soda fountain/delivery),
breaks down and cries, befriends George later in life and is a loyal supporter 50-70
Mrs. Bailey Georges Mom:
Nice 1930’s type Mom, caring, knows her son and family relationships, 45-50
Pa Bailey:
( Doubles as Voice from Above) Georges Father 45-55 Good man, proud of sons, works hard, helps his community, dies too early, admired by townspeople ( Can play Voice from Above as well)
Mary Hatch:
Georges Girl and then Wife, can play 18-36 sweet but strong,
1940’s type wife, adores George and her children.
George Bailey:
Protagonist, Everyman character, can play 20-40 good actor/singer Full of aspirations and adventure wants to leave small town and see the world. Loves Mary but must sacrifice his desires for family.
*Harry Bailey:
(Also plays Ed, and Dr. Campbell) George’s younger brother, handsome, MC at dance,
football player, and military hero can play 17-30 Marries Ruth
*Ruth:
( Also plays dancer, Mrs. Davis, Customer’s Wife at Martini’s) Harrys Wife.
From wealthy family, college educated can play 17- 22 nice girl
Uncle Billy:
Getting Forgetful, Likable,. Not a good businessman 56, partner in Building and Loan
Cousin Tilly:
Character type, works at Building and Loan with George and Uncle Billy,
tends to over react, loves to take pictures 55
Janie Bailey:
10- 11 (also plays Young Mary Hatch) plays piano or instrument like a recorder and practices
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, over and over irritating her Dad
Zuzu Bailey:
6-7, shortest kid, youngest girl, sweet and precautious, has every time bell rings line and has important scene with George about her flower, must be small enough to be held up by her Father
Young George:
10-13 (also plays Pete Bailey and Freddie’s Friend at Dance) good young actor.
Tommy Bailey:
6-7 young and small enough to pull on Dads coat tails, a few lines
Clarence:
Sent down to be George’s Guardian Angel (to save him from taking his life). He is an angel in training, a clock maker, keeper of time, and this is his 2nd chance to make good and earn his wings. Not the brightest bulb, but kind hearted and fun-loving. He loves Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer and brings it to earth with him to read. Great character actor with good comic timing, a twinkle in his eye.
Potter:
(“Human” Antagonist of play, strong character actor, Scrooge-like, has own self interests in mind,. Owns the town, enjoys the power that affords him. Commanding presence, in wheel chair, 60’s to 70’s
*Potter’s Bodyguard “Goon”:
( Also plays Mr. Welch ,who hits George in bar, and Tom) strong, pushes Potter’s wheelchair, ,20-40
Violet:
Also plays “Woman” in Bank Scene top of Act II) The town bad girl, pretty,
all about style, sensuous girl, a flirt plays 18-35, good dancer
Sam Wainwright:
(Also Sheriff, Townsperson) (College friend, likes Mary, gets rich,( on plastics) a nice nerd , dancer/ singer
Marty:
(Also plays Charlie) Mary’s brother, works in luggage store, nice, dancer /singer
Freddy:
Mary’s Date, (Also Townsperson in Bank Scenes and Flashbacks), full of self,
immature high school type prankster dancer/singer
Mr. Martini:
Italian Immigrant helped by George (also plays*Vi’s Suitor #1 and Randall) 20-30 dancer/singer
Vi’s Suitor #2:
(Also plays Mr. Carter, Customer with Wife at Martini’s and Man walking down Street)
20-30 dancer/singer
Mrs, Martini:
( Italian Immigrant wife with Baby) also plays Mrs. Thompson ,
Voice of Mary’s Mother and Townsperson in Pottersville Dream Sequence