DECEMBER 8-12, 2026
Adapted by Joe Landry
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (FULL LENGTH VERSION) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When an angel named Clarence shows him the positive impact he has had on his family and the people around him, George realizes that he is loved.
Individual tickets on sale November 4.
TICKET PRICES
Adult | $22
Senior | $19
Student | $19
For groups of ten or more, call 651.631.5151 or visit our group tickets page.
EVENT TIME
11am, 2:30pm, & 7:30pm
DOORS OPEN
30 minutes before show
RUN TIME
To Be Determined
PRICE
$19-$22
For group rates, click here.
AGES
Recommended for ages 10+. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
VENUE
Patsy Miller Studio
University of Northwestern
3003 Snelling Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55113
TICKET POLICIES
EVENT SEATING
Seating for this event is reserved. If you need ADA seating or special accommodations, please be sure to note your needs in your order. Wheelchair/ADA Seating is available in Section II, Row A.
EVENT PRICING
Discounted tickets are available for Seniors, age 65 and older, and Students, college age and younger. Group tickets are available for groups with 10 or more guests. Call the Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 or visit our group tickets page to purchase group tickets.
REFUNDS
For UNW Music & Theatre events, refunds are available up to one week prior to the event date. You must contact the Ticket Office by phone or email to request your refund. All tickets must be returned to the Ticket Office before a refund can be issued. No refunds are available the week of the event. No refunds are given for differences in full price tickets versus discounted price tickets. No refunds are given for duplicated web orders.
EXCHANGES
Exchanges are available up to 24 hours prior to the event date on your ticket. Exchanges are only possible if there are multiple performances for a particular event and are based on availability.
UNW COMMUNITY TICKETS
Please contact the Ticket Office for discounted tickets to UNW Music and Theatre events. UNW Community members include UNW Faculty & Staff, UNW Students and UNW Alumni.
TICKET FEES AND CHARGES
All ticket fees are included in the price of the ticket.
Charges will appear on your credit card statement as UNW EVENTS.
