The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Holland Community Theatre Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Holland, MI – November 20, 2024 – A Heartwarming Holiday Treat for the Whole Family!

This holiday season, the Holland Community Theatre is thrilled to present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful holiday play that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. With its live renditions of beloved Christmas carols, a heartfelt story, and a dose of humor, this production is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the entire family.

Performance Details:

Dates: November 29-30, December 5-7, 12-14 at 7:00 pm and December 1, 7, 8, 14 at 2:00 pm
Venue: Holland Community Theatre, 50 W 9th St, Holland, MI 49423
Tickets: Tickets are $12.50 for all ages. Available online at TheHollandCommunityTheatre.org/tickets or by calling the box office at 616-396-2021.

More about HCT’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Tells the hilarious and touching story of the Herdman kids, the town’s notorious troublemakers, who unexpectedly take over the annual church Christmas pageant. When Grace Bradley, played by Rachel Naylor-Tatterson, unexpectedly steps in to direct the church Christmas pageant, she finds herself with an unthinkable challenge. Known as the town’s most unruly troublemakers, the Herdmans have never set foot in a church and, to everyone’s shock, have never even heard the nativity story. As Grace attempts to explain the tale of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, the Herdmans’ unconventional—and often hilarious—questions and interpretations turn the familiar story on its head. Yet, amidst the chaos, Grace discovers that the Herdmans’ fresh perspective brings surprising depth and meaning to the timeless Christmas story, reminding everyone of its true heart and purpose.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a play about transformations. Not just for the Herdman kids, but all the kids have the opportunity to change their minds.” Director Glennyce Grindstaff says, ”I’ve had some great conversations with the actors about how their character actions may have contributed to the way the Herdman kids act,I think that has made a big impact on them and has led to some really lovely, heartfelt moments of change in everyone. I hope our audiences this year take to heart the ability in all of us to open our hearts and minds and find some love in each other this Christmas Season.”

What starts as chaos transforms into a profound and joyful celebration of the true meaning of Christmas, complete with laughs, lessons, and love. Whether you’re a longtime fan of this classic tale or discovering it for the first time, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is sure to warm your heart and leave you humming carols all season long.

Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets early to join us for this charming and wholesome holiday tradition.

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