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Exit 82 Presents "It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!"

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/23/2019


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 Theatre Company will kick off the holiday season withr their annual production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play! This holiday classic will be performed in Exit 82’s immersive studio theater and comes to life with the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage as a charming 1940s radio broadcast. With live sound effects, a trio band and some caroling, It’s A Wonderful Life will be sure to spark the audiences’ Christmas spirit. Performances run across two weekends this holiday season: December 13 - December 15th and December 19 - December 21. 

Join Exit 82 Theatre and the beloved George Bailey as he considers all of his blessings one fateful Christmas Eve, and leave with the appreciation and true meaning of the holidays, family, and friends.  The production features an amazing cast including Ryan Everett Wood, Elizabeth Ritacco, Dakota Judge, Billy Cardone, Frankie Confalone, Nicole Grassano, and Jennifer Shrestha. 

The Exit 82 Studio Theater offers a unique, intimate theater experience and is BYOB for patrons over the age of 21 (beer and wine only). It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs two weekends this holiday season: December 13 - December 15th and December 19 - December 21. Tickets are general admission and are $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and children. Group rates and ADA seating are also available. Performances are held at the Exit 82 Studio Theater located at 73 Main Street in Toms River, New Jersey. Tickets are on sale now at www.exit82theatre.com.

Celebrating eleven years in business, Exit 82 Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization has been on the Asbury Park Press “Best of the Best Theatre” list in Ocean County four years in a row. Since 2008, Exit 82 has involved over 1000 volunteers, in 30 productions and performed to over 42,000 patrons from all over the world. And with an eye on the next generation of performers Exit 82 runs a Creative and Performing Arts Academy at 34 Main Street in Toms River. Exit 82 is always looking to expand their family, so take part in supporting this local non-profit to help cultivate the arts in NJ and your community. 

Photos by Rebel Darling Studios shot at the Mathis House in Toms River




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