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Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin, Lisa Rinna Will Star in It's a Wonderful Life on Broadway

Broadway revives a holiday classic as a live radio play, launching this November with a star‑studded cast.

By · Published October 1, 2026  16:44 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  18:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 12 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 12 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 52.
  • Primary Driver: Broadway revives a holiday classic as a live radio play, launching this November with a star‑studded cast.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The timing aligns with the approach of the holiday calendar, suggesting the production aims to become a seasonal highlight for theater audiences. Later coverage added specifics on the creative team and cast.

Broadway Shows reported that Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty and Tituss Burgess will headline the show, while Playbill expanded the roster to include Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna. TheaterMania echoed the live‑radio format description, and the Rappahannock Record indicated that the box office will open for a November performance, confirming the target opening month.

No direct contradictions appear; the variation lies in the depth of cast listings, with Broadway Shows naming three leads and Playbill providing a broader five‑actor lineup. The current status is a confirmed November opening, a live‑radio‑play staging, and an announced cast featuring Rannells, Hilty, Burgess, Hamlin and Rinna, with ticket sales pending.

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When is the Broadway production scheduled to open?

Ticket sales are set to begin for a November performance, indicating a November opening.

Who are the confirmed cast members?

Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna have been named.

What format will the show use?

The production is presented as a live radio‑play adaptation of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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