'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' to premiere at William Woods University

December 3, 2014 at 2:23 p.m. | Updated December 3, 2014 at 2:23 p.m.

Gladys Herdman, played by Lexi Hux, makes an announcement to her siblings about the upcoming Christmas pageant in which they will star in William Woods University's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The six mischevious Herdman children bully the other children into not volunteering for roles they desire. When their casted in leading roles, the play's director - Grace Bradley played by William Woods student Kassaundra Davidson - must manage the Herdmans and the performance. Hux, her sister and mother are casted in the play as well as several other community members.
Gladys Herdman, played by Lexi Hux, makes an announcement to her siblings about the upcoming Christmas pageant in which they will star in William Woods University's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The six mischevious Herdman children bully the other children into not volunteering for roles they desire. When their casted in leading roles, the play's director - Grace Bradley played by William Woods student Kassaundra Davidson - must manage the Herdmans and the performance. Hux, her sister and mother are casted in the play as well as several other community members.

The William Woods University Theatre Department has teamed up with the community for the Christmas-themed comedy "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Grace Bradley must take over directing the church's annual Christmas pageant, and when she does, she's met with an unusual challenge - the delinquent Herdman brothers and sisters. The Herdmans take over the leading roles after bullying the other children not to volunteer for the parts and small town chaos ensues.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" shows at Dulany Auditorium on the William Woods campus at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 7. Deaf interpreters will be at the Dec. 4 show.

Tickets cost $10 for adults; $6 for seniors (62 and older); $7 for students, faculty and staff; and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased by calling (573) 592-4267 or online at showtix4u.com.