

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 &amp; 6pm
December 20 • 1pm
December 21-22 • 7pm

Adults $25, $35, $45
Kids (age 3-12) $15
Tickets available starting November 12th at CraneRiverTheater.org, 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/200029820526633
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Kids, performances, Art, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://cranerivertheater.org/best-christmas-pageant/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kearney-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kearney
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 40.698932864652
- **long**: -99.085730632693
- **full address**: Merryman Performing Arts Center, 300 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845-5345, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Crane River Theater Company (https://allevents.in/org/crane-river-theater-company/11515760)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Merryman Performing Arts Center, 300 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845-5345, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Crane River Theater Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Music, Kids, performances, Art, comedy
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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