American Stage Theatre Company's Season Continues with the New Holiday Classic THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, 11/18-12/27

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with the new holiday classic, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, running Nov. 18 thru Dec. 27.  Previews run Nov. 18 and 19, opening night is Nov. 20.
 
It’s Christmas Eve and George Bailey stands on a snowy bridge ready to jump…when a guardian angel intervenes! Thus begins the most irresistible “what if” story of all time, a visually stunning stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic holiday film that is sure to capture your heart and captivate your spirit. Steve Murray and Mark Setlock’s one-man tour de force starring Christopher Swan (MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS) bursts with hope and humor and delivers a witty and moving story brimming with nostalgia and imagination.
                                                                                                                                                   
“We are so excited to bring this inventive new take on Frank Capra’s classic movie to Tampa Bay audiences,” said Todd Olson, American Stage’s producing artistic director. “THIS WONDERFUL LIFE is the perfect start to the holiday season.”
 
Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m. (3 p.m. matinee on Friday, Nov. 27)
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.
There are no performances on Nov. 26 and Dec. 25
 
 Tickets prices are $26-$45 depending on date and time of performance.  Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.  “Pay What You Can” nights are Tuesday, Dec. 1 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)  or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
 
American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
 
American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company’s mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its six play Mainstage Series in its brand new, 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The very popular American Stage in the Park celebrates its 25th Anniversary year. The theatre’s other programming includes: “After Hours” Series, School Tour, and camps and classes for children. The Hough Family Foundation is the Season Sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage Sponsor, Bank of America is the Education Partner and WUSF 89.7 is the Radio Sponsor of American Stage. This production is sponsored by Pat Anderson and co-sponsored by Dick and Sandi Averitt.