Dec 14, 2025: It's a Wonderful Life at Canady Creative Arts Center
It’s a Wonderful Life is the stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved film that’s become a staple in American culture and holiday tradition. This is the timeless story of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligations and civic duty.
On Christmas Eve, when George finds himself in the depths of despair, his guardian angel Clarence descends to show him what the world would look like had he never been born—revealing that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful on-stage dramatization features all of the familiar characters—George, Mary, Harry, Uncle Billy, Violet, and the miserly Mr. Potter—and celebrates both the spirit of the season and the enduring values of hard work, generosity, the power of community and the countless lives we touch along the way.
ASL-Interpreted Performance
Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm
For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, we have reserved a section of seats that provide the best sight lines to follow ASL interpreters and the action on stage for this designated performance. To purchase these specially discounted tickets, select the Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm performance and enter a quantity for the American Sign Language Seat ticket type at the bottom of the available options. When you arrive for the performance, show your ASL Seat ticket to an usher, who will escort you to the designated section. For assistance, please visit the Box Office in-person or email ccam.boxoffice@mail.wvu.edu.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a West Virginia Public Theatre production presented in partnership with the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media.