The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
Die Herdman-Kinder sind einfach die Schlimmsten. Sie lügen, sie stehlen, sie schikanieren und sie haben das Weihnachtsspiel der Stadt gekapert. Unter der Regie von Dallas Jenkins ('The Chosen') und basierend auf dem internationalen Bestseller von Barbara Robinson handelt 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' (2024) von sechs Geschwistern, die sich auf der Suche nach Snacks in die Kirche schleichen und mit den Hauptrollen des Stadtspiels davonkommen. Grace (Judy Greer) führt zum allerersten Mal Regie, sie und ihre Tochter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) und ihr Ehemann Bob (Pete Holmes) sind nicht gerade amüsiert. Aber die schelmischen Stars des Stücks könnten einer Gemeinde unabsichtlich die wahre Bedeutung von Weihnachten beibringen.
Der Regisseur:
Dallas Jenkins
Die Autor:
Darin McDaniel, Ryan Swanson, Platte Clark.
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Judy Greer as Grace Bradley |
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Pete Holmes as Bob Bradley |
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Molly Belle Wright as Beth Bradley |
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Lauren Graham as Narrator / Adult Beth Bradley (voice) |
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Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Charlie Bradley |
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Kynlee Heiman as Gladys Herdman |
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Matthew Lamb as Claude Herdman |
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Beatrice Schneider as Imogene Herdman |
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Ewan Wood as Leroy Herdman |
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Essek Moore as Ollie Herdman |
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Mason D Nelligan as Ralph Herdman |
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Lorelei Olivia Mote as Alice Wendleken |
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Danielle Hoetmer as Mrs. Wendleken |
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Kirk B.R. Woller as Reverend Hopkins |
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Elizabeth Tabish as Mrs. Grady |
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Vanessa Benavente as First Grade Teacher |
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Wyatt Dewar as David |
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Nolan Grantham as Elmer Hopkins |
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Isla Verlot as Becky |
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Lauren Cochrane as Nurse Pond |
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Daina Leitold as Mrs. Hopkins |
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Jenni Burke as Ms. Graebner |
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Stephanie Sy as Mrs. Thomas |
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Tom Young as George Armstrong |
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Davison Gee as Robby |
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Adam Hurtig as Mr. Grady |
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Stanlee Arches as Ticket Taker |
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Mariam Bernstein as Mrs. Armstrong |
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Kamal Chioua as Joseph |
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Sarah Constible as Mrs. Slocum |
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Joshua Downes as Kid in Class |
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Zoe Fish as Choir Kid #1 |
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Donna Fletcher as Piano Player |
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Maisy Jacques as Choir Kid #6 |
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Kincade Johnson as Choir Kid #4 |
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Sara Angelica Lopez Garcia as Mary Mother |
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Reena Jolly as Ms. Warren |
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Kevin Klassen as Male Parent |
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Shantaya Labiuk as Choir Kid #8 |
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Chloe McKinnon as Little One |
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Curtis Moore as TV Announcer |
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Isla Verot as Becky |
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Anastasia Rautert as Choir Kid #9 |
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Khloe Banville-Sumner as Minnie |
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Ray Strachan as Fireman |
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Oswald Taronno as Choir Kid #3 |
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Dermot Webster as Choir Kid #7 |
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Owen Mathison as Choir Kid #5 |
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Grace Lynn Williams as Choir Kid #2 |
| Writing | Barbara Robinson | Book |
| Production | Daryl C. Lefever | Producer |
| Production | Kevin Downes | Producer |
| Production | Gerald R. Molen | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dallas Jenkins | Executive Producer |
| Production | Andrew Erwin | Producer |
| Production | Jon Erwin | Producer |
| Directing | Dallas Jenkins | Director |
| Production | Tony Young | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Darin McDaniel | Screenplay |
| Production | Darin McDaniel | Producer |
| Production | Chet Thomas | Producer |
| Writing | Ryan Swanson | Screenplay |
| Writing | Platte Clark | Screenplay |
| Production | Jill Anthony Thomas | Casting Director |
| Production | Chelsea Kujawa | Producer |
| Editing | John Quinn | Editor |
| Production | Jon Humphrey | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maria Livingstone | Costume Design |
| Editing | Maxine Gervais | Senior Colorist |
| Crew | BJ Verot | Stunt Coordinator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lexy Fabiano | Key Hair Stylist |
| Crew | Scot Niessen | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Crew | Marc Reichel | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Camera | C. Kim Miles | Director of Photography |
| Production | Christopher Woodrow | Executive Producer |
| Production | K. Blaine Johnston | Executive Producer |
| Production | Anthony J. Kraus | Casting |
| Production | Carmen Kotyk | Casting |
| Art | Jean-Andre Carriere | Production Design |
| Directing | Joshua Hood | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Katrina Wandel George | Casting Associate |
| Production | Heather Madill | Extras Casting Coordinator |
| Production | Libid Zyla-Harder | Extras Casting Assistant |
| Sound | Dan Haseltine | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Matthew S. Nelson | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Jennifer Booth | Executive Producer |