Photo Flash: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL At First Stage
A fun, new musical adaptation of an audience favorite comes to First Stage this holiday season. Created by the talented husband/wife team of Jahnna Beecham (Playwright/Lyricist) and Malcolm Hillgartner (Composer/Lyricist) and based on the play by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is filled with catchy,'60s-inspired original music and a delightful story that both young and old will enjoy.
The horrible Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. The entire town panics when these rowdy six siblings are cast in the church's annual Christmas pageant. It's up to good-hearted Mrs. Bradley to help the Herdmans - and the rest of the town - discover the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late. Silent night? Not a chance, but sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas. Sponsored by Associated Bank and Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL runs November 23 - December 26, 2018 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater, located at 929 N. Water Street in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org. Performance runtime is approximately 90 minutes, including intermission. Suggested for families with young people ages 4 - 14+.
Photo Credit: Paul Ruffolo.
Lina Singh (center), Karen Estrada and cast
Adelaide Schaetzke, Lachrisa Grandberry, Ailie Snyder and Karen Estrada
Lachrisa Grandberry and Jonathan Gillard Daly
Cynthia Cobb, Bree Beelow and Laura Gordon
Jonathan Gillard Daly and cast.
Cast in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL.
Cast in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL.
Karen Estrada and cast
Eloise Field (center) and cast.
Karen Estrada (center front), Bree Beelow (middle), Jonathan Gillard Daly (center rear), Laura Gordon (far left, rear), Lachrisa Grandberry (far right, rear) and cast.
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