Caption: James Leaming in the Chicago premiere of This Wonderful Life. Photo courtesy of American Blues Theater

American Blues Theater will soon serve up the Chicago premiere of This Wonderful Life. No, this isn’t the company’s annual radio-play adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved Christmas film It’s a Wonderful Life (which returns for another holiday season run from Nov. 16 to Jan. 6, at Stage 773). It’s actually a different one-man show adaptation featuring a script by Steve Murray and starring founding ensemble member James Leaming. This Wonderful Life plays from Thursday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway St. Tickets are $19-$49. For information on both holiday shows, call 773-645-3103 or visit AmericanBluesTheater.com.