THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER:
1 hour 39 minutes
comedy / holiday / kids & family
click on poster for trailer
~ in 4K ultra-high definition at this theatre ~
Friday, November 29 – 7:15 pm /
Saturday, November 30 – 4:30 pm & 7:15 pm /
Monday, December 2 – 4:30 pm & 7:15 pm /
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:15 pm /
Thursday, December 5 – 7:15 pm /
The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully… and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.
Starring: Kynlee Heiman, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Stanlee Arches, Vanessa Benavente, Mariam Bernstein, Kamal Chioua, Beatrice Schneider, Sarah Constible, Mason D Nelligan, Matthew Lamb, Joshua Downes, Ewan Wood, Zoe Fish, Essek Moore, Donna Fletcher, Nolan Grantham, Molly Belle Wright
“Its lessons about how kindness and inclusion benefit both the giver and the receiver are welcome, but its gentle reminder to view even the oldest and best-known story with fresh attention and connection may be even more meaningful.” (Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com)
“A bright, entertaining, intelligent film about how easy it is to get distracted by superficiality, and how important it is to look at Christmas — and by extension, Christianity — from a fresh and even critical perspective.” (William Bibbiani, TheWrap)
“Even if it’s ultimately forgettable, the movie has an undeniable feel-good appeal, and during the cold winter months, there’s no reason to take that away from anybody. Flaws and all, there’s no question that this movie will find its audience and be celebrated for its nostalgia and pathos.” (Mary Kassel, Screen Rant)
Audience says: “Based on the beloved book and rooted in the true meaning of Christmas, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever warms your heart like a cup of hot cocoa without forgetting to sprinkle the laughs – the perfect brew for a new family holiday classic.” (RottenTomatoes.com)
TOMATOMETER: 91% (RottenTomatoes.com)
POPCORNMETER: 97% (Verified Fresh” (RottenTomatoes.com)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has 1 win for excellence.