Stoneham Theatre (Stoneham, MA)
Stoneham Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life, the stage version of the beloved Frank Capra film that is a perennial holiday favorite. It's the heartwarming story of George Bailey, a small-town everyman whose dreams of adventure have been quashed by family obligation. His guardian angel, Clarence, descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and remind him that his life is a truly wonderful one.
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We admittedly went in with a concern that the lead would be unsuccesfully trying to copy Jimmy Stewart. We were happily surprised in the actor's portrayal of George Bailey, along with the rest of the cast. While chunks of the story have been cut out to allow it to fit into the timeframe of a play, it was done very well. And the Stoneham Theater is a hidden gem - i look forward to seeing future shows there.
excellent show
excellent seats
i highly recommend
The play was good. Obviously it was cut down from the movie version, but since the movie is so well know, it did not effect the play. It was a fun holiday feel good play.
We took our 10 year old niece to the show. We explained beforehand the storyline and then watched her thoroughly enjoy it. We loved it as well- it was very well acted and the leads were fantastic. Would go again with my adult daughter. Great show
This is one of my favorite movies and I was very happy with this play. the person who played George could have been Jimmy Stewart he had to study this movie, every little detail. I brought my sister and she can be a bit too critical of everything and even she had a good time and said we should come here again to see something else.
Very good acting. Stage decor could have been better.
I love the Stoneham Theater, and in fact this was my THIRD show I have seen there. I love the diversity of their programs, and I love the community feeling there. There may be a community feeling but the productions and sets are done very very professionally. I have never been disappointed there, and so I have put my money where my mouth is, and have donated generously to this 'best-kept' secret on the North Shore!
Wonderful adaption of the screenplay, very engaging performances by all the leads. This theatre is truly marvelous. Look forward to attending more productions.
Play was only an hour and a half with a long intermission. I feel due to the shortness of the play, many details that could have been added were skipped.
I have been to the Stoneham Theater before but was reminded what a lovely place it is at this event! My husband and I took some friends to see this we all Loved it! What a great performance by all but especially the actot playing George Bailey - he was phenomenal!
Even though it was edited down for presentation purposes the essence of the story remains and it was thoroughly enjoyable! Get to the Stoneham Theater and see this to truly get you in the Holiday Mood!
It was a nice evening out. I was impressed with the production and the seats were great!
Stoneham Theatre was originally built in 1917 as a venue for silent movies and vaudeville acts, and it became a popular entertainment spot for over 50 years.
In the early 1970s, as move theater chains began to flood the market, Stoneham's beloved independent moviehouse was closed. It remained vacant for nearly three decades until an ambitious two-year restoration transformed the th... More
Stoneham Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life, the stage version of the beloved Frank Capra film that is a perennial holiday favorite. It's the heartwarming story of George Bailey, a small-town everyman whose dreams of adventure have been quashed by family obligation. His guardian angel, Clarence, descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and remind him that his life is a truly wonderful one.
Stoneham Theatre seeks to engage the communities of the Metro North region in the exploration of their common human experience through the production of vital and affecting theatre by established and emerging playwrights, the offering of comprehensive youth education programs and ongoing community outreach initiatives.
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