MIDLAND, Pa. — This holiday season, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will treat local theater audiences to a family-friendly live version of the treasured holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Friday through Dec. 17 in the Black Box Theater.

Originally scheduled for six performances, eight weekend, evening and matinee performances have been added due to demand, officials said.

Justin Fortunato, Lincoln Park artistic producing director, calls the play a story of redemption that resonates with young and old.

“‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ has become the American ‘Christmas Carol,’ an inspirational take that families share as an anticipated annual event,” he said. “We invite everyone to experience the true spirit of the season with this unique opportunity to see one of the big screen’s most classic and cherished gems come to life.”

The play is adapted from the film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Frank Capra and starring actors Donna Reed and James Stewart. The

“The holiday season is a time when we as a community can come together and share in meaningful experiences with the ones we love,” said Fortunato. “We are thrilled to provide two great productions that captivate the imagination through inventive and powerful storytelling for all ages.”

The cast features 41 students at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland.

Because of the popular demand, tickets are limited at $20 and $15 and are available by calling (724) 576-4644 (option 2 for the box office) or online at www.LincolnParkArts.org.

Performances dates and times are Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-9, 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 at 2 p.m.