The Lancaster Players production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will transport audiences back to the Golden Age of Radio, when families gathered around their radios for an evening of entertainment in what was often called “television without pictures.”
One of the most popular programs of the era was Lux Radio Theatre, a weekly anthology series that adapted Hollywood films and Broadway plays for radio audiences, often featuring the original stars. In 1947, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was adapted for Lux Radio Theatre, with James Stewart and Donna Reed reprising their film roles while listeners relied on their imaginations to bring the story to life, reported director Karen Stanley.
Adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will open November 6 at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21; and 3 p.m. November 8, 15 and 22. The theater will open an hour prior to curtain time with a cash bar…..
