The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

By Jahnna Beecham & Malcolm Hillgartner
Adapted from the book by Barbara Robinson | Orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Deborah Wicks La Puma | Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing

Ring in the holiday season with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time!

Nov 22 - Dec 22, 2024 | McColl Family Theatre
One act, approx. 70 minutes | For all ages

The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! What happens when the “worst kids in the history of the world” find out about free food at Sunday school? And what happens when they decide to audition for the annual Christmas pageant? Will the show go on? This hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying as we celebrate the holidays.
Themes: Community, traditions, belonging, empathy

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

Special Activities

Ongoing - BookWalk - self-guided "scavenger hunt."
Explore ImaginOn and discover the pages of "Merry Christmas, Gus" by Chris Chatterton, located in frames around the building. Library staff can offer clues or hints, and prizes are available at the Spangler desk for participation, regardless of completion.
Nov 22-Dec 15 - Toy Drive at ImaginOn
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has partnered with Toys for Tots and the Marine Core Reserve to host a toy drive for the families of Western NC impacted by Hurricane Helene. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to ImaginOn between Fri, Nov 22 and Sun, Dec 15, and drop it in one of the marked boxes located in the lobby or up the ramp on the Mezzanine level.
Dec 14 - Super Saturday
Join us for a themed Storytime at 10:30 AM and then a Holiday Sing-A-Long in the StoryLab, after the 11 AM show, featuring CTC's Musical Theatre Students, including a dramatic reading of "The Night Before Christmas." At 2 PM there is a Story Explorers for ages 5-11 as well as a themed craft (while supplies last) all day in the Spangler Library.

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