It’s a Wonderful Life
A New Musical
2022
Directed by Joy Cash
Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
(In order of appearance)
Joseph’s Voice................................……………….....David Shepherd
Franklin’s Voice..............................………………....Mike Downey
Clarence...................................………………..........Joe Welches
Bert, the Cop..............................……………….......Cole Sheets
Ernie, the taxi driver........................………………...Joey Lichtsinn
George Bailey...............................………………......Drew Davis
Joe Hepner, Shop Owner, Building & Loan Customer...James Frantz
Mr. Gower....................................……………….....Mike Downey
Mr. Martini....................................………………...Klint Fiechter
Mrs. Martini..................................………………...Susannah Jane
Harry Bailey...................................………………...Cole Sheets
Violet Bick......................................………………..Chelsea Smith
Mother Bailey................................………………....Kim Downey
Uncle Billy.....................................………………....David Shepherd
Cousin Tilly.................................…………………..Debbie Shepherd
Henry Potter..................................………………....Ralph Tuttle
Potter’s Goon.............................…..………………..Caleb Dailey
Sam Wainwright...............................…………...…...Aaron Wood
Marty Hatch....................................………………..Klint Fiechter
Mary (Hatch) Bailey........................………………...Megan Davis
Mayor.............................................………………...Tank Lowe
Mr. Reineman.............................…………………...Ted Smith
Tom, Building & Loan Customer......……………….Jon Webber
Ruth Dakin Bailey, Harry’s Wife...……………........Ashley Wood
Mrs. Hatch...................................…...…………….Heather Barkley
Eda, Building & Loan Customer..........……………Teri Kuhlebeck
Charlie, Building & Loan Customer...…………….Greg Nusbaumer
Randall, Building & Loan Customer.....…………..Mike Downey
Mrs. Thompson, Building & Loan Customer.........Stephanie Rinkenberger
Woman #1, Building & Loan Customer........…….Lacie Bradshaw
Woman #2, Building & Loan Customer.................Pat White
Woman #3, Building & Loan Customer.......……..Heather Barkley
Woman #4, Building & Loan Customer.................Beth Lehman
Mrs. Davis, Building & Loan Customer.................Joni Cincotta
Pete Bailey..............................................................Otto Fiechter
Janie Bailey...................................................…….Camille Surbaugh
Tommy Bailey.................................................…...Kai Davis
Zuzu Bailey............................................................Cooper Wood
Woman #5, on Main Street....................................April Smith
Mr. Carter, Bank Examiner....................................James Frantz
Shirley, Bank Teller................................................April Smith
Salvation Army Man.............................................Jon Webber
Sheriff...................................................................Lonnie Cash
Chorus...........................................……………..Bedford Falls Townspeople
Dance with Me Group:
Chelsea Smith, Cole Sheets, Ashley Wood, Susannah Jane, Aaron
Wood, LeAnn Niermeyer, Klint Fiechter, Madelyn Tanner, Joey
Lichtsinn, Greg Nusbaumer
That’s George Bailey Cheer Team:
Emily Maggard, Saela Gerber, Rachel Lehman, Raelynn Yardley,
Madelyn Tanner, Libby Arnett
That’s George Bailey Flag Team:
Rhine Wood, Tanna Bauman, Aldan Wood, Harper Wood, Eric
Rinkenberger, Addison Cincotta
That’s George Bailey Children’s Team:
Otto Fiechter, Madalyn Bradshaw, Camille Surbaugh, Kai Davis,
Cooper Wood, Lylah Barkley, Liora Barkley, Maverick Jane,
Winterlyn Jane, Mari Topp