CLARKSVILLE, TN – It’s A Wonderful Life: The Musical opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. In keeping with the theatre’s pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 6:30 p.m. that evening for a $5 minimum donation.
Based on the 1946 film, this musical version follows a young George Bailey, played by Stephen Shore. Overwhelmed by family obligations and a sense of responsibility toward his community, George feels tied down to a company he never had an interest in working for and a life he never wanted to live. Told through the point of view of a group of angels, he is met by his guardian angel Clarence (played by Executive Director Ryan Bowie), as he contemplates ending his life.
Directed and choreographed by Ryan Bowie with music direction by Tyler Saunders, It’s A Wonderful Life: The Musical also features Brian Best, Jama Bowen, Matthew Combs, David Graham, Craig Hartline, Chloe LaMar, Kelsey McCollaum, Yarissa Tiara Millan, Austin Olive, Caitlyn Porayko, David Ridley and Alexandria Smith, along with local youth Noah Alomar, Charlotte Aston, Elisabeth Carroccia, Makenzie Clyde, Lydia Crawley, Caleb Crosby, Emica Gattignolo, Hayden Gilbreath, Theresa Graham and Bailey Sinks.
Performances run Nov. 25 through Dec. 18 on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. There is no 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Tickets are $35 (adults) and $15 (10 and under) and may be reserved online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at 931-645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain).
The Roxy Regional Theatre is located at 100 Franklin St. For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.