It’s A Wonderful Life

Theatre Bristol Presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” the Musical at Paramount Bristol November 20-22 & December 4-6

Holiday favorite features talented cast from around the region; Tickets on sale now!

It is a wonderful life, especially when a classic holiday favorite is live on stage and accompanied by orchestral music, singing and dancing this Christmas as Theatre Bristol presents at Paramount Bristol “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the musical in six performances November 20-22 and December 4-6, at 518 State Street, Bristol, TN. Tickets now on sale at ParamountBristol.org/wonderful-life.

Based on the beloved film and holiday tradition, “It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, to see whether his life has mattered at all to the residents of Bedford Falls. 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 written by Bruce Greer and Keith Ferguson. (Concord)

“It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical is an uplifting and touching story for audiences of all ages.

Veteran director and actor Kenn Naegele, with most recent directing credits of  Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oklahoma, Steel Magnolias, directs this classic Christmas favorite.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical opens November 20, and runs for the weekends prior to and following Thanksgiving weekend, November 20-22 and December 4-6, at the beautiful Paramount Bristol, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 5:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $17.50 to $29.50. Reservations may be made at ParamountBristol.org/wonderful-life.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical is presented by arrangement
with Concord Theatricals, concordtheatricals.com

“It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical is part of Theatre Bristol’s 2026 Season of comedies, dramas, and musicals, including “American Tall Tales” with River’s Way, “Charlotte’s Web,” “Grease,” “Red, White and Tuna,” “The Mockingbird Sings,” and “Deathtrap”; and the Cathy DeCaterina School of Theatre Arts classes; “The SpongeBob Musical”: Youth Edition; PLAYtime in the ARTspace; The StART of Adventure summer camp; and audition and stagecraft workshops.

Founded in 1965 by Cathy DeCaterina, Theatre Bristol is a community theatre serving all ages that also has the distinction as the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee, with a long history continuing to serve southeast Virginia. Its seasons consist of drama, comedy, and musical productions that take place at Paramount Bristol, in the blackbox ARTspace Theatre, and at the Cameo Theatre, and educational opportunities provided by our School of Theatre Arts. Theatre Bristol is a volunteer-operated community organization and we invite you to get involved.

For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.

Our Box Office opens 2 hours before each showtime. For shows not already sold out, tickets will be available at the door on the day of show for an additional cost of $5 (+tax and service fee). BUYER BEWARE! Third party tickets (StubHub, eTix, VividSeats, etc.) will NOT be honored. Tickets are available via paramountbristol.org or our Box Office ONLY.  All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.  Outside food and drinks are not allowed.