 Because of Word's worldwide distribution those early piano recordings brought recognition and interest from all over the world for Bruce's piano artistry.In 1990, he left Word to pursue a full-time writing and concert career.Bruce and longtime friend Keith Ferguson wrote a musical stage adaptation of the classic 1946 film It's A Wonderful Life which premiered at the Majestic Theatre (Dallas, Texas) on December 18, 1998 and was an annual Christmas show at the theatre for five years.