Central's community theater is wrapping up its year with a holiday classic. Sullivan Theater will stage It's a Wonderful Life from Dec. 4 to 13, using Phillip Grecian's stage adaptation of the Frank Capra film. The theater describes it as the story of George Bailey told in an up-close, personal venue, with a message about how much of a difference one person can make.

Showtimes and tickets

There are seven performances:

Fri., Dec. 4 and Sat., Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Thu., Dec. 10 through Sat., Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.

Seating is reserved. Online tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, plus a $3.50 fee per ticket, through the theater's OvationTix page.

A theater built by volunteers

The Sullivan is a young venue. According to the theater, the idea was proposed to the Central Cultural Foundation in 2023, and volunteers then spent three months and more than 500 hours turning the former Central Family Fitness Center into a playhouse. Today it has a full stage, professional lighting and sound, and stadium seating for 125. The Art League of Central uses the lobby, and the Central Historical Society has a room displaying photos and documents about Central, Pride and Greenwell Springs. Get there a little early and you can look around.

The 2027 lineup

The theater has already posted next year's season:

Jesus Christ Superstar, Feb. 19-March 7

The Play That Goes Wrong, April 30-May 9

Les Miserables, July 9-25

Macbeth, Oct. 1-10

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 3-19

Season packages for 2027 are listed on the theater's website.

Sullivan Theater 8849 Sullivan Road, Central info@sullivantheater.com

Photo courtesy of Sullivan Theater.