SBSC The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

When Bob Bradford said that this year’s Christmas pageant wasn’t going to be “anything special”, boy was he wrong. He and the town had no idea how different this year’s production would be. The classic Nativity story is turned on its ear in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” performed this season by the San Benito Stage Company. The company is excited to present its first ever holiday production to our community.  A family friendly show, it features actors of all ages as they bring this beloved children’s book to life. 

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” by Barbara Robinson, is based on her 1971 book of the same name.  It is the story of how the “horrible Herdmans”, a group of unruly siblings, commandeer the local church’s annual Christmas pageant taking all the leading roles for themselves. Grace Bradford, the director by default, attempts to manage the mayhem while enduring much unwelcome commentary from the locals. A comedy at its core, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is also both charming and heartwarming. Combined with classic carols, this production is the feel-good show of the season and a  “must see” for the holidays.