Christmas time brings a plethora of new holiday genre films and every year there are a few that find that special formula to become a classic in rotation for the holidays. Given the nature of the holiday itself there is also a range between the focus on straight up Christmas and the true meaning of the season. The latest film looking to balance it all is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on the book of the same name by Barbara Robinson from director Dallas Jenkins.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth and husband Bob are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdman’s out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.

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I had the joy of sitting down with him to discuss bringing this popular book to the big screen and working with this cast of kids.

 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is in theaters and on digital now. Check out our review here.