It was really great to visit The Rose Theater again! It's been awhile, since we've gone there. Too long! Their shows are geared towards kids, and my boys are 13 and 16. BUT their latest show is wonderful for my boy's ages.
We all enjoyed the show It's a Wonderful Life. It's their first show that they had at The Rose Theater in 1995.
Overall Thoughts:
Travis said he felt like he could relate to the dad in the play. He seriously can be a Scrooge during this time of year. All holiday things fall in my lap. Santa Claus in our house is not a guy. It's a girl all the way. LOL
Isaak just liked being there. He misses going places, and doing things. It kept his attention all the way through.
Mica liked that it wasn't a musical. They typically do have mostly musicals at The Rose Theater. A play is great to go to as well. he now gets all the hidden humor that only adults catch.
I liked that it was less draggy than the movie. The movie just kind of goes on and on. The play didn't seem to do that. It was entertaining throughout. I did feel a bit sad because I thought about how kids missed so much with live performances that places like The Rose Theater offers.
Safety First:
I have to be honest, we really don't go very many places, since covid became a thing. I'm vaccinate and boosted, I still wear a mask, and I still feel like other people do not care; they either get it or don't. I have to really want to go somewhere to venture out to do things. At this show masks were required. Overall people were respectful of that. The actors didn't wear masks while they were performing. They had less people in the venue to help stop the spread as well. It was also available for online streaming.
About:
Meet George Bailey, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. George always wanted to get out of the town he lived in, but one thing lead to another and he was stuck. It's about George realizing that his town and life were not as bad as he thought. Featuring live music from the era and a virtuosic cast playing multiple roles, this production is the perfect homage to the power of community.
The Set
The set was really pretty with things from the town and decked out with Christmas stuff. I liked seeing old things like the phone, and radio.
Show Dates:
The show is at The Rose Theater in Omaha, Nebraska from December 5-20, 2021. There are online shows.
It's 75 minutes.
It is for all ages.
Cast and Crew:
Actor 1 (Clarence) – Wayne Hudson II
Cast and Crew:
Actor 1 (Clarence) – Wayne Hudson II
Actor 2 (Joseph) – Stella Clark-Kaczmarek
Actor 3 (George Bailey) – Marcel Daly
Actor 4 (Peter/Mary) – Delaney Jackson
Actor 5 (Billy/Harry) – Zhomontee Watson
Actor 6 (Potter/Burt/Others) – Matthew Olsen
Actor 7 (Pete/Sam/Others) – Natalie Hanson
Actor 8 (Violet/Erin/others) – Carina Dumarce
Actor 9 (Janie/others) – Maddie Smith
Actor 10 (Zuzu/others) – Anina Frey
Actor 11 (Understudy 3 & 6) – Kevin Ehrhart
Actor 12 (Understudy 4, 5, 7, 8) – Caulene Hudson-Pace
Actor 13 (Understudy 1, 2, 9, 10) – Grace Garrigan
Artistic/Production Credits Director – Sarah Brown
Assistant Director – LaDareon ‘LD’ Copeland
Music Director – Jerry Brabec
Choreographer – Sue Gillespie Booton
Stage Manager – Lisa Krabbenhoft
Scenic Designer – Lindsey Purvis Lighting Designer – Matt Benes
Sound Designer/Engineer – Christy Hernandez
Costume Designer – Sherri Geerdes
Hair & Makeup Designer – Zach Kloppenborg
Director of Production – Erin M. Solemsaas
Technical Director – Hunter Andrews Props Mistress – Devon Denn-Young
Scenic Charge Artist – Savannah Savick Master Carpenter – Jackson Curtright Stitchers – Sherri Geerdes, Zach Kloppenborg, Audio Helkuik
Contact The Rose Box Office:
Disclaimer: I received tickets from The Rose Theater to see It's a Wonderful Life. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Contact The Rose Box Office:
- 402.345.4849 for more information
- Tickets for play are $20 Main Floor
- Members of The Rose receive discounted tickets to the production
Disclaimer: I received tickets from The Rose Theater to see It's a Wonderful Life. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
