The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical
Performing December 4 – 20, 2026, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
The story of the unruly Herdman children, known as the “worst kids in the history of the world,” who unexpectedly disrupt the church’s annual Christmas pageant. As they prepare for their roles, they discover the true meaning of Christmas and, in turn, help the community see the Nativity story through new eyes.
Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham
Music and Lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner
Based on the Play by Barbara Robinson
About This Production
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director, Grace Bradley, to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
Cast
| Role | Performer |
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| Performers for Spotlight Youth Theatre’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical will be listed following auditions. |
Production Team
| Role | Team Member |
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| Production Team Members will be listed as the production date approaches. | |
| Director | |
| Musical Director | |
| Choreographer | |
| Stage Manager | |
| Costume Designer | |
| Set Designer | |
| Hair & Makeup Designer | |
| Properties Designer | |
| Light & Sound Designer | |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | |
| Assistant Stage Manager | |
| Dance Captain | |
| Deck Manager | |
| Sound Board Operator | |
| Light Board Operator | |
| Sound Board & Spotlight Operator |