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It's A Wonderful Life
November 14 - December 23, 2024*
A DBFRT annual tradition!
Based on the film by Frank Capra
Directed by Cheryl Schaar
The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.
This holiday classic sells out year after year -- don't wait to get your tickets!
Staged with in-the-round seating.
Running time 2 hours 30 minutes.
*No performance on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 28).
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS: 2022/23 AriZoni Nominations: Best Actress - Rachel Weiss (Mary Hatch Bailey), Best Supporting Actress - Nancy Rossman (Angel Josephine); Best Supporting Actor - Christopher Devous (Young George), Frank Aaron (Pa Bailey), Kenneth Chambers (Harry Bailey); Sound Design Roger McKay; 2021/22 AriZoni Nominations for Best Direction of a Play Cheryl Schaar and Best Supporting Actor Tom Endicott (Clarence). Winner of the 2021 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards for Best Play and Best Supporting Actor Christian Krugman (Mr. Gower); 2017/18 AriZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play.
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Done To Death
January 16 - February 21, 2025
by Fred Carmichael
Directed by Van Rockwell
In this crowd-pleasing comedy, once-famous mystery writers are brought together to collaborate on a new murder mystery TV show! The five eccentric writers include a couple who write sophisticated murder mysteries, a young author of the James Bond school, a retired writer of hard-hitting thrillers, and an aging queen of the logical whodunit. Each applies their unique methods, alternating between reality and imagination, to solve the murders occurring all around them. An ingenious parody of every mystery plot, hero and villain created in the past 50 years, the author plays a skillful, fast-paced and clever game of ‘Guess Again’ with the audience!
Running Time: Approx 2 hours with intermission
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The Rainmaker
March 20 - April 26, 2025
by N. Richard Nash
Directed by Diedra Celeste Miranda
A classic story of faith, hope and dreams. Set in a time of a paralyzing drought in Depression-era America, The Rainmaker tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in the life of plain Lizzie Curry, whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her marriage prospects as they are about their dying cattle. Lizzie Curry finds herself falling, against her better judgment, for a sweet-talking traveler who promises to bring rain to her family's ever-dry Texas town. The rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl as he persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. A warm, funny, touching romp.
Awards, Accolades, Adaptations
The Rainmaker was adapted into the popular 1956 film starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn.
Running Time: Approx 2 hours with intermission
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Leading Ladies
May 15 - June 21, 2025
by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Cheryl Schaar
In this hilarious comedy, two English Shakespearean actors, Leo and Jack, find themselves so down on their luck that they’re performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. But then, what luck! They hear that dear old Florence of nearby York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews whom she has never seen. For Jack and Leo it is the work of an instant to turn themselves into nephews Max and Steve and grab the cash. And that’s when the complications set in… Romantic entanglements abound, as Some Like It Hot meets Twelfth Night in this screwball comedy filled with bad behavior, high heels and a world of comedy. Fast-paced and bursting with mistaken identities and clever plot twists, Leading Ladies is a highly combustible and increasingly raucous farce!
Running Time: Approx 2 hours with intermission
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Heaven Can Wait
July 10 - August 16, 2025
by Harry Segall
Directed by Diedra Celeste Miranda
As guardian angel Mr. Jordan is checking passengers who are to depart for the Hereafter, the routine is interrupted by the arrival of Joe Pendleton, an attractive prizefighter, who refuses to admit he is dead! Joe induces Jordan to look up the "records," which reveal that Joe is not scheduled to arrive for another 60 years! As he starts to return to earth, he discovers that his body has been, inconveniently, cremated and he must inhabit the body of wealthy financier Jonathan Farnsworth who is about to be murdered by his wife. The comedy begins when the pompous "Farnsworth" unaccountably goes into training as a fighter. This romantic sports fantasy-comedy explores how the resulting increasingly complex complications from this mistake can be undone, including Joe’s loss of memory of his previous existence and his true love Bette. Will Heaven wait for love, after all?
Awards, Accolades, Adaptations
Harry Segall's play Heaven Can Wait has been adapted into multiple films that have won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the 1941 film Here Comes Mr. Jordan and the hit Warren Beatty 1978 film Heaven Can Wait.
Running Time: Approx 2 hours with intermission
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Crazy For You
Septmber 5 - October 17, 2025*
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Directed by Don Bluth
City slicker falls for hometown girl in this zany, ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Awards, Accolades, Adaptations
Winner - Three 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical; Winner - Two 1992 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical; Winner - Three 1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding Broadway Musical
Running time: Approx 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission.
Staged with in-the-round seating.
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It's A Wonderful Life
November 13 - December 23, 2025*
A DBFRT annual tradition!
Based on the 1947 film by Frank Capra which is based on the 1943 short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern
Directed by Cheryl Schaar
The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.
Awards, Accolades, Adaptations
DBFRT has won the 2017/18 ariZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (Cheryl Schaar); and over a dozen ariZoni Award Nominations in the past 4 years. The 1947 Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.
This holiday classic sells out year after year -- don't wait to get your tickets!
Staged with in-the-round seating.
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission.
*No performance on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27).
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS: 2022/23 AriZoni Nominations: Best Actress - Rachel Weiss (Mary Hatch Bailey), Best Supporting Actress - Nancy Rossman (Angel Josephine); Best Supporting Actor - Christopher Devous (Young George), Frank Aaron (Pa Bailey), Kenneth Chambers (Harry Bailey); Sound Design Roger McKay; 2021/22 AriZoni Nominations for Best Direction of a Play Cheryl Schaar and Best Supporting Actor Tom Endicott (Clarence). Winner of the 2021 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards for Best Play and Best Supporting Actor Christian Krugman (Mr. Gower); 2017/18 AriZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play.
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Single Tickets are on sale for all 2025 shows.
Adult $36-$40
Senior (60+) $33-$37
Student $33-$37
Military $33-$37
Youth (5-18) $30-$34
There is a $2.00 per ticket service fee for ticket purchases and $3.00 per order fee for exchanges. Ticket exchanges are allowed up to 48 hours prior to original ticket show time.
Prices vary by type of show and date of performance. See each show and performance for specific prices.
2024 Group Discount Tickets
Group (6+ tickets) $30-$35
Group Discount Tickets are available for 6 or more tickets purchased to the same performance of one show. Call the box office to reserve seats for your group in advance while you collect payment and final ticket count; or purchase online and the group discount will automatically be applied. Reservations for groups will be held in "unpaid reserved" status until 3 weeks prior to the performance date, at which time the final count and payment is due. Payment must be made by the group organizer in one payment; any remaining "unpaid" tickets will be released for public sale. We do not offer the ability for individual guests to pay the box office directly for ticket(s) that are part of a group sale.
There is a $1.00 per ticket service fee for ticket purchases and $2.00 per order fee for ticket exchanges.
Prices vary by type of show and date of performance. See each show and performance for specific prices.
2025 Group Discount Tickets
Group (6+ tickets) $31-$35
Group Discount Tickets are available for 6 or more tickets purchased to the same performance of one show. Call the box office to reserve seats for your group in advance while you collect payment and final ticket count; or purchase online and the group discount will automatically be applied. Reservations for groups will be held in "unpaid reserved" status until 3 weeks prior to the performance date, at which time the final count and payment is due. Payment must be made by the group organizer in one payment; any remaining "unpaid" tickets will be released for public sale. We do not offer the ability for individual guests to pay the box office directly for ticket(s) that are part of a group sale.
There is a $2.00 per ticket service fee for ticket purchases and $3.00 per order fee for ticket exchanges.
Prices vary by type of show and date of performance. See each show and performance for specific prices.
TICKET POLICIES: All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Plays and dates subject to change. Due to the nature of live theatre and in consideration of all audience members, children under 5 (including infants, toddlers and lap children) are not permitted in the theatre.
Plays and dates subject to change.
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