Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin to Star in Holiday Play
The married couple will headline a Broadway production of It is a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play this holiday season.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Magic
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin are scheduled to star in a stage production of It is a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play this 2026 holiday season. This project marks the couple’s return to the Broadway stage after nearly two decades.
Why it matters
The production represents a high-profile reunion for the long-married couple, who have not performed together in a Broadway show since 2007. Their casting brings significant star power to the upcoming holiday theatrical season in New York City.
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin have been married since March 1997. They last performed together on Broadway in 2007, a gap of 19 years.
The players
Lisa Rinna
An actress and television personality who is scheduled to perform the role of Violet.
Harry Hamlin
An actor set to perform the role of Mr. Potter in the live radio play production.
Jerry Zaks
A veteran stage director who is tasked with directing this holiday production.
The details
Director Jerry Zaks will oversee the production, which features Rinna as Violet and various other characters, while Hamlin will portray Mr. Potter and additional roles. The couple’s return to the stage follows their 30th wedding anniversary milestone observed earlier in 2026.
Timeline
March 1997: Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin married.
2007: The couple last performed together on Broadway.
March 2026: The couple marked their 30th wedding anniversary.
October 26, 2026: Rehearsals are scheduled to begin.
Holiday season 2026: The production is scheduled to be performed.
Industry Dynamics
This production fits into the ongoing trend of classic holiday radio play adaptations serving as seasonal staples for Broadway houses. It marks a departure from the couple's recent media work, signaling a return to the live stage performance model.
Theatergoers can expect ticket information to follow as the production nears its holiday 2026 debut. Attendees should plan for a traditional live radio play format as the creative team begins rehearsals this fall.
The takeaway
The return of a long-standing celebrity couple to the stage underscores the enduring appeal of holiday-themed Broadway programming. Fans looking to see them in person should monitor official theater announcements as the rehearsal schedule begins in late October.
What happens next
Rehearsals for the production are set to commence on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local theater performances, see New York City Magic.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News International.
