The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham
Music and Lyrics by Malcom Hillgartner
Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 West 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
December 17-18 • 7pm
December 19 • 1pm & 6pm
December 20 • 1pm
December 21-22 • 7pm
Adults $25, $35, $45
Kids (age 3-12) $15
Tickets available online, or by calling 308-627-5796.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is recommended for ages 3 and up. Paid ticket required for all ages, no lap tickets.
Children under age 3 are not admitted.
Make your holidays merry and bright with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! When the notorious Herdman kids—known as the “worst children in town”—crash the church’s annual Christmas pageant, chaos and comedy quickly follow. But amid the laughter and mischief, the community discovers the true spirit of the season in a way they never expected. Full of heart, humor, and holiday magic, this family favorite delivers big laughs and an even bigger message about kindness, acceptance, and the joy of seeing Christmas through fresh eyes. It’s the perfect show to share with loved ones of all ages this holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crane River Theater will be using E-tickets for this performance. You should have received your tickets as a PDF file with your order confirmation email.
Simply print your E-tickets and bring them to the performance, or have them ready to show on your mobile device. These will be scanned as you enter the theater.
If you are unable to access your E-tickets or did not receive a confirmation email, please call our office at 308-627-5796.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be performed at the Merryman Performing Arts Center, located at 225 West 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845. The venue has a large parking lot located off of 22nd Street.
The lobby opens one hour prior to the performance, and the house opens 30 minutes before the performance.
We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking, ticket scanning, and finding your seats.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
We will have concessions available for purchase during intermission. Both cash and debit/credit cards are accepted.
No food or drink is allowed inside the house.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 308-627-5796.
