Malcolm Hillgartner

PARCEL FROM AMERICA to Make New York Premiere at Theatre Row This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

Irish musical Parcel from America will make its New York premiere. It features a book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, Malcolm Hillgartner, and Michael J. Hume, with music by Malcolm Hillgartner and Kevin Corcoran.

THE BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER Will Come to the Main Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

Main Street Theater will stage THE BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER, based on Barbara Robinson's book, at the MATCH in Houston from April 11 through May 9, recommended for third grade and older.

LEOPOLDSTADT And More Set for Main Street Theater 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Main Street Theater (MST) is celebrating 50 years of engaging theater for curious and thoughtful audiences of all ages. 2025-2026 marks the 50th Season for Main Street Theater and will include seven productions.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Comes to the Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

Cadence will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, for eight performances at the Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse at Dominion Energy Center. Learn more about the show here!

PARCEL FROM AMERICA Private Industry Reading to be Presented at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

PARCEL FROM AMERICA, a new Irish musical, will offer two invitation only readings. Set in 1950s West Limerick, and with Irish emigration at its core, Parcel From America weaves a tale of a lonely widow and a neighbor boy whose attempt to comfort her leads him to make a promise he can't keep. Learn more!

Children's Theatre Of Charlotte's THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Is Back For The Holidays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is bringing back their most popular show, 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,' for the holidays. Don't miss this festive production!

Photos: Get a First Look at THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL at First Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023

Get a first look at photos of First Stage's THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAl.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL To Return To First Stage This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL returns to First Stage! Get ready for a heartwarming holiday show filled with laughter and joy. Don't miss this festive production.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Returns To Milwaukee's First Stage This Holiday Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

First Stage has announced that THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL returns to the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater this holiday season after its smash-hit run in 2018.

Single Tickets For First Stage's 2023/24 Season Go On Sale August 1!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023

Single tickets for First Stage's thrilling 2023/24 season will go on sale Tuesday, August 1 at 9:00 a.m..

First Stage 2023/24 Season Single Tickets On Sale in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023

Single tickets for First Stage's thrilling 2023/24 season will go on sale on August 1st. Don't miss out on a variety of shows for all ages, including world premieres, musicals, and an exciting create your own adventure play. Get your tickets now and experience the exceptional theater First Stage produces.

Two World Premieres & More Set for First Stage 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

First Stage will present nine exciting, entertaining and inspiring productions in two different performance spaces for its 2023/24 season.

Millbrook Playhouse And The Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble Present THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022

The Board of Directors, Artistic Director David Leidholdt, General Manager David Gritzner, along with show sponsors Brigandi, Gleghorn, and Haffley, and Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC, have announced the upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical with book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, music and lyrics Malcolm Hillgartner.

Photos: First Look At THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER At The Majestic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2022

The Majestic Theatre has released first look photos of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” featuring book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, music and lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner.

Majestic Presents THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

The Majestic Theatre Presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!”, with Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, Music and Lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner.

PARCEL FROM AMERICA Opens In Dublin Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

With Irish emigration at its core, Parcel From America is a big-hearted musical that weaves together the story of loved ones who were forced to leave and those who had to stay behind. Celebrating the enduring strength of family and community in 1950s rural West Limerick, Parcel from America tells the story of a spirited young boy, a lonely widow and a singular, never-to-be-forgotten parcel.

Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Celebrates 75 Years Of Wonder
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2022

Children's Theatre of Charlotte began in 1948 as a volunteer-run children's program and has since grown into one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States.

Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019

Come to the place where dreams are born, and no one ever truly grows up - Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Comes To First Stage This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2018

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.

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP at Columbia, SC 12/7 - Chapin Theatre Company presents A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Dec 7, 2018

The Christmas season continues on Midlands stages!