# It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – November 2026 > Get verified tickets for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 2026. OnesToWatch Live lists confirmed dates & seats by city. Book now. **Published:** 2026-10-20 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 | **Author:** onestowatch **URL:** https://onestowatch.com/live/wonderful-life-radio-play-november-2026/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Artist tours ![It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – November 2026](https://resources.onestowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/10/1792428979543-81e0325581b8-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content ## Key Takeaways - November 2026 delivers the first national rollout of Joe Landry's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, with Broadway previews starting November 4 and opening night on November 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre. - The OnesToWatch Live verified Chicago run at Citadel Theatre Lake Forest plays November 18–22 and November 27–29, 2026, with direct ticket links for every performance. - Regional productions in Annapolis, Glenview, Stoneham, and Santa Barbara give audiences multiple confirmed November 2026 options beyond Broadway and Chicago. - Broadway preview tickets start at $80.56, and performances from November 19 begin at $113.92, creating a roughly $33 price jump at the entry level. - OnesToWatch Live maintains city-by-city calendars and verified ticket links wherever dates are confirmed. [Find Tickets on OnesToWatch Live](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F) ## November 2026 Tickets: OnesToWatch Live Verified Chicago Run The Citadel Theatre Lake Forest engagement gives Chicago-area audiences a fully verified November run, with every date linked directly to Ticketmaster through OnesToWatch Live. **Wednesday, November 18, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 18 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70FQK&utm_medium=affiliate) **Thursday, November 19, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 19 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70FQf&utm_medium=affiliate) **Friday, November 20, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 20 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70FQ4&utm_medium=affiliate) **Saturday, November 21, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 21 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70FQp&utm_medium=affiliate) **Sunday, November 22, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 22 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70FQ9&utm_medium=affiliate) **Friday, November 27, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 27 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Fjv&utm_medium=affiliate) **Saturday, November 28, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 28 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Fje&utm_medium=affiliate) **Sunday, November 29, 2026 — Citadel Theatre Lake Forest, Chicago, IL** [Get Nov. 29 Chicago Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Fjd&utm_medium=affiliate) ## Verified November 2026 Productions by City Chicago is one of six markets staging the radio play in November. The listings below show how the other productions compare on dates, pricing, and venue. **1. Citadel Theatre Lake Forest — Chicago, IL** The Citadel run plays November 18–22 and November 27–29, 2026, with every performance linked directly above. The Citadel schedule aligns with Broadway's official opening on November 18, which makes it a strong simultaneous regional option for Chicago-area theatergoers who want a post-preview experience without a New York trip. **2. Broadhurst Theatre — New York, NY (Broadway)** Broadway anchors the November map. The Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, hosts the production. Jerry Zaks, a four-time Tony Award winner, directs. Andrew Rannells plays George Bailey and Megan Hilty plays Mary Bailey, with Tituss Burgess as Clarence, Lisa Rinna as Violet, and Harry Hamlin as Potter. Previews begin November 4 at 7:30 p.m., and opening night falls on November 18. The show runs 90 minutes with no intermission, which allows several two-performance days during the month. November 2026 Broadway dates include Nov. 4–8, Nov. 10–15 (with a matinee and evening performance on Nov. 15), Nov. 17, Nov. 19–22, Nov. 24–25, and Nov. 27–29. The production plays at the Broadhurst from Nov. 4, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, with no performances on Mondays or on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Matinees vary by week, and Sundays November 15 and 22 offer 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. shows. Megan Hilty does not perform on November 6, and Lisa Rinna does not perform on November 10. Preview-period tickets start at $80.56, and performances from November 19 onward start at $113.92, with full-price tickets above that floor. The Broadhurst has no elevator or escalator, and wheelchair seating plus an accessible restroom are available on the main level. **3. Compass Rose Theater — Annapolis, MD** [Live Arts Studio, 2002 Annapolis Mall, Suite 1700, Annapolis, MD 21401](https://acaac.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play-presented-by-compass-rose-theater/2026-11-21/2) hosts the Compass Rose Theater production. [Confirmed November performances include Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.](https://acaac.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play-presented-by-compass-rose-theater/2026-11-21/2) Additional dates in the series appear on the venue's calendar. [Reserved-seat tickets run $15–$55](https://acaac.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play-presented-by-compass-rose-theater/2026-11-21/2), with discounts for seniors 62+, veterans, teachers, students, and groups of 12 or more. Parking is free, and the Annapolis Mall venue is handicap accessible. The Live Arts Studio sits next to the Loft store; use the entrance and parking nearest the Container Store. **4. Oil Lamp Theater — Glenview, IL** Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025, offers another Chicago-area staging. The 2026 production runs November 20 – December 27 under director Becca Holloway. November performances fall on Nov. 20 (Fri., 7:30 p.m.), Nov. 21 (Sat., 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.), Nov. 22 (Sun., 3:00 p.m.), Nov. 26 (Thu., 7:30 p.m.), Nov. 27 (Fri., 7:30 p.m.), Nov. 28 (Sat., 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.), and Nov. 29 (Sun., 3:00 p.m.). Preview tickets cost $30, and regular-run tickets cost $55, with sales handled through OilLampTheater.org. Chicago-area theatergoers can choose between Oil Lamp Theater and the Citadel Theatre Lake Forest run, with Citadel dates carrying direct Ticketmaster links through OnesToWatch Live. **5. Greater Boston Stage Company — Stoneham, MA** [Greater Boston Stage, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live), presents the New England entry. [The run opens November 27, 2026, and continues through December 20, 2026, under director Tyler Rosati](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live). November performances begin on opening night. Greater Boston Stage layers several discount programs on top of standard pricing. [Frugal Friday releases $27 tickets at noon on the day of the first performance of each Mainstage show](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live) (code FRUGAL, limit four). [The “$27 for $27” program reserves 27 tickets at $27 for every Mainstage production](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live), available by phone with a two-ticket limit. [“Savvy Saturdays” use code SAVVY for $45 premium seats at 7 p.m. Saturday performances](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live). Massachusetts EBT cardholders can access up to six $6 tickets per card, and the box office can be reached at 781-279-2200 or boxoffice@greaterbostonstage.org. **6. Santa Barbara City College Theatre Arts — Santa Barbara, CA** The Jurkowitz Theatre on SBCC's West Campus, 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, hosts the Santa Barbara City College Theatre Arts production. This student showcase, directed by Katie Laris, runs November 11–21, 2026. Performances play Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. matinees on Sunday, November 15, and Saturday, November 21. Tickets cost $22 for general admission, $19 for seniors and SBCC staff, and $10 for students. The November 15 matinee is live-captioned, and the production does not permit late seating. Single tickets are available at theatregroupsbcc.com or via the Box Office at (805) 965-5935, while season tickets are sold by phone or mail. Free parking is available near the Jurkowitz Theatre. ## What the November 2026 Date Map Reveals The November 2026 schedule highlights a clear Broadway price gap between previews and post-opening performances. Preview tickets start at $80.56, and performances from November 19 onward start at $113.92, so early-November dates offer the lowest entry point for the full Broadway cast, aside from Megan Hilty's November 6 absence. Thanksgiving week from November 24–29 compresses performances across the map. Broadway shifts to 7:00 p.m. evening curtain times and adds 1:00 p.m. matinees during that week. The Citadel Theatre Lake Forest run resumes November 27 after a mid-week pause, and Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview plays through the same weekend. Chicago-area audiences therefore see two suburban choices during the holiday window, with Citadel linking directly through OnesToWatch Live for faster checkout. Thanksgiving week also becomes easier to plan because the show is short. At 90 minutes with no intermission, each production fits neatly into an evening, which suits family schedules. Regional pricing stays well below Broadway. Compass Rose charges $15–$55, Oil Lamp charges $30 for previews and $55 for the run, and SBCC sets tickets at $22 general admission with $19 senior and staff pricing and $10 student seats. ## How to Choose the Right Night Chicago-area theatergoers get the most streamlined path through the Citadel Theatre Lake Forest run, since every November 18–22 and 27–29 performance appears above with a direct ticket link. Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview adds a second local option, with $30 preview pricing on its opening dates and $55 tickets for the regular run, which helps budget-minded audiences who can choose their venue. On Broadway, the preview window through November 17 carries the lowest starting prices, while performances from November 19 reflect the fully opened production at a higher floor. Theatergoers who plan around casting should factor in Megan Hilty's November 6 absence and Lisa Rinna's November 10 absence before selecting dates. Thanksgiving week seats across all productions tend to move quickly. The November 27–29 window at the Citadel, Oil Lamp, and Greater Boston Stage all lands in the same post-holiday rush, and Greater Boston Stage's November 27 Frugal Friday release stands out as the sharpest single-day value. Book before Thanksgiving. The 90-minute format makes the show easy to fit around family plans, but post-holiday availability will tighten. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What Is It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, and How Does It Differ From the 1946 Film?** Joe Landry's adaptation frames George Bailey's story as a live 1940s radio broadcast performed in front of a studio audience. A small cast of actors, five in the original script, plays dozens of characters, and some productions, including the Broadway staging, use a dedicated foley artist for live sound effects, while the script specifies that actors can perform the effects themselves. The play uses a single radio-station set instead of the film's many locations and large cast. It runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Landry first wrote a full-length traditional stage version at the request of high school drama teacher Frances Kondziela, then rewrote it as the radio play, which has since become one of the most widely produced plays in the United States. **Who Is in the Broadway Cast of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play?** The Broadhurst Theatre production stars Andrew Rannells as George Bailey, Megan Hilty as Mary Bailey, Tituss Burgess as Clarence, Lisa Rinna as Violet, and Harry Hamlin as Mr. Potter. Jerry Zaks directs, and he holds four Tony Awards. Megan Hilty does not perform on November 6, 2026, and Lisa Rinna does not perform on November 10, 2026. **What Are the Ticket Prices for November 2026 Performances?** Prices vary by market. On Broadway, preview tickets start at $80.56 and rise to $113.92 from November 19 onward, with standard prices above that level. Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis prices tickets at $15–$55 with discounts for seniors, veterans, teachers, students, and groups. Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview charges $30 for previews and $55 for the regular run. Santa Barbara City College sets tickets at $22 general admission, $19 for seniors and SBCC staff, and $10 for students. Greater Boston Stage Company offers $27 Frugal Friday tickets, $27-for-27 seats, and $45 Savvy Saturday premium tickets. Citadel Theatre Lake Forest tickets are available through the direct links above. **Are There Performances During Thanksgiving Week?** Most productions play during Thanksgiving week, with Broadway dark on Thanksgiving Day itself, November 26. The Citadel Theatre Lake Forest run resumes November 27 with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances. Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview runs November 20 – December 27, 2026, with performances on November 26 at 7:30 p.m. and November 29 at 3 p.m. [Greater Boston Stage Company opens November 27 and continues through December 20, 2026](https://greaterbostonstage.org/shows-tickets/mainstage/wonderful-life-live). Broadway schedules multiple performances November 24–25 and November 27–29, and seats for the November 27–29 window across all productions are expected to sell quickly. **Is the Show Appropriate for Children?** Several ticketing sources list the Broadway production at the Broadhurst Theatre as recommended for ages 5 and up, with children under 4 not permitted, while the official site states “all ages” and Broadway Direct lists ages 4+. The radio-play format, with live sound effects, ensemble storytelling, and a holiday setting, generally reads as family-friendly. Regional productions may set their own age guidance, so check with individual venues for details. ## Book Your November 2026 Performance Now November 2026 brings the title's Broadway debut alongside regional productions from the Chicago suburbs to the Massachusetts coast. The OnesToWatch Live verified Chicago run at Citadel Theatre Lake Forest is fully listed above, with a direct ticket link for every date. 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A small cast of actors, five in the original script, plays dozens of characters, and some productions, including the Broadway staging, use a dedicated foley artist for live sound effects, while the script specifies that actors can perform the effects themselves. The play uses a single radio-station set instead of the film's many locations and large cast. It runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Landry first wrote a full-length traditional stage version at the request of high school drama teacher Frances Kondziela, then rewrote it as the radio play, which has since become one of the most widely produced plays in the United States. **Question:** - **Name:** Who Is in the Broadway Cast of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Broadhurst Theatre production stars Andrew Rannells as George Bailey, Megan Hilty as Mary Bailey, Tituss Burgess as Clarence, Lisa Rinna as Violet, and Harry Hamlin as Mr. Potter. Jerry Zaks directs, and he holds four Tony Awards. Megan Hilty does not perform on November 6, 2026, and Lisa Rinna does not perform on November 10, 2026. **Question:** - **Name:** What Are the Ticket Prices for November 2026 Performances? **Answer:** - **Text:** Prices vary by market. On Broadway, preview tickets start at $80.56 and rise to $113.92 from November 19 onward, with standard prices above that level. Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis prices tickets at $15–$55 with discounts for seniors, veterans, teachers, students, and groups. Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview charges $30 for previews and $55 for the regular run. Santa Barbara City College sets tickets at $22 general admission, $19 for seniors and SBCC staff, and $10 for students. Greater Boston Stage Company offers $27 Frugal Friday tickets, $27-for-27 seats, and $45 Savvy Saturday premium tickets. Citadel Theatre Lake Forest tickets are available through the direct links above. **Question:** - **Name:** Are There Performances During Thanksgiving Week? **Answer:** - **Text:** Most productions play during Thanksgiving week, with Broadway dark on Thanksgiving Day itself, November 26. The Citadel Theatre Lake Forest run resumes November 27 with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances. Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview runs November 20 – December 27, 2026, with performances on November 26 at 7:30 p.m. and November 29 at 3 p.m. Greater Boston Stage Company opens November 27 and continues through December 20, 2026. Broadway schedules multiple performances November 24–25 and November 27–29, and seats for the November 27–29 window across all productions are expected to sell quickly. **Question:** - **Name:** Is the Show Appropriate for Children? **Answer:** - **Text:** Several ticketing sources list the Broadway production at the Broadhurst Theatre as recommended for ages 5 and up, with children under 4 not permitted, while the official site states all ages and Broadway Direct lists ages 4+. The radio-play format, with live sound effects, ensemble storytelling, and a holiday setting, generally reads as family-friendly. Regional productions may set their own age guidance, so check with individual venues for details. **Article:** - **Headline:** It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – November 2026 - **Description:** Get verified tickets for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 2026. OnesToWatch Live lists confirmed dates & seats by city. 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