The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 88th season this winter with the classic holiday play, It’s a Wonderful Life. Performances will be held December 5-7, 12-14, and 19-20 2025 at the Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center (directions and parking). Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to offer livestreams for this show.
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Performance dates and times are as follows:
- Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 pm (Light Up Bellevue)
- Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 pm
- Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 pm
- Friday, December 19 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm
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George Bailey’s life is a heartfelt journey of dreams deferred, steadfast devotion, and the quiet heroism found in everyday choices. Over decades he forgoes plans for travel and adventure to support his family and the people of his small town, forging deep friendships, navigating love and loss, and carrying the weight of responsibility with resilience and humor. As challenges and pressures mount, the story crescendos into a powerful reflection on worth, community, and the unseen impact one life can have. Warm, moving, and full of human truth, this timeless tale celebrates compassion, belonging, and the extraordinary meaning hidden in ordinary moments—an uplifting experience that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
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Director – Barbara Burgess-LeFevbre
Assistant Director – Tim Tobias
Production Manager – Lynette Garlan
Stage Manager – Gretchen Beck
Assistant Stage Manager – Sam Brown
Technical Director/Scenic Design – Robert Hockenberry
Costumes – Robert Hockenberry, Ellen Rosen
Sound Design – Matt Lisiak
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| George Bailey | Mike Goffus (Dec 5, 7, 13, 19) Sean Lenhart (Dec 6, 12, 14, 20) |
| Clarence Odbody | Stuart McNiell (Dec 5, 7, 13, 19) Todd Foose (Dec 6, 12, 14, 20) |
| Mr. Gower | Phil Hayes |
| Young George/Pete Bailey | Deven Kapoor |
| Harry Bailey | Jack Bragg |
| Mother Bailey | Heather Ruppert |
| Aunt Tilly | Sarah Deasy |
| Violet Peterson | Katie Kirby |
| Bert/Sam Wainwright | Thomas Kushner |
| Ernie | Chris Duvall |
| Uncle Billy | John Henry Steelman |
| Mary Hatch | Leah Grimm (Dec 5, 7, 13, 19) Evelyn Hernandez (Dec 6, 12, 14, 20) |
| Henry F. Potter | Kevin B. McGuire (Dec 5, 7, 13, 19) David Hurlbert (Dec 6, 12, 14, 20) |
| Mr. Potter's Goon | Matt Owens |
| Mr. Potter's Secretary/Mrs. Thompson | Caroline Phillips |
| Mrs. Hatch | Deborah Geary |
| Miss Andrews | Brienne Sharo |
| Mr. Martini | Alexander Fisher |
| Mrs. Martini | Ashley Wood |
| Miss Carter | Katrina Kayden |
| Newspaper Boy | Emma Schmigel |
| Tommy Bailey | Carson Gallagher |
| Zuzu Bailey | Maggie McNiell |
| Janie Bailey | Violet Warren |
| Mr. Welch | Christopher Bartko |
| Carolers | Christopher Bartko Alexander Fisher Phil Hayes Deborah Geary Brienne Sharo Meera Sharma Ishanvi (Veera) Sinha Ashley Wood |
Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Based on the film by Frank Capra. It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This production is presented with the permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.