‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at No Square Theatre

One of the funniest Christmas stories to delight holiday audiences comes to Laguna Beach

From Left: Jen Kucera Rothman, Teddy Rayburn, Adam Ferguson and Lila Etherton. Photo courtesy of No Square Theatre.

by Anne Reid

Based on the beloved book by Barbara Robinson, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” brings holiday chaos, comedy and unexpected heart to No Square Theatre this season. In this hilarious classic play, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history, as they bulldoze their way through the show, causing chaos along the way.

What begins as utter mayhem slowly transforms into a surprisingly tender celebration of community, compassion and Christmas spirit. With a cast of sixteen children and six adults, ranging from complete beginners to seasoned young performers, this production promises family-friendly laughter and a heartfelt finale that has made the story a holiday staple nationwide...

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