The Bethlehem Project: The Musical

The Bethlehem Project is a fun-filled musical comedy about the people who witnessed Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, and what happened afterward. Beginning with the catchy ensemble number "Yes, He Is," and ending with show-stopping "(This is) Not the End," this show has five great original new songs including a beautiful ballad from Mary, "I Didn't Think So," in which she contemplates why she was chosen to give birth to Jesus, as well as inspiring songs of praise and worship titled "Heavenly Light" and "The Light of Light."

In between these fantastic songs are lots of great comedy moments using interviews, monologues, and brief scenes to tell the story. Jacob and Naomi are the troupe members who interview the many zany characters, including a pair of awful songwriters; three women who argue that they should have been picked to bear God's son; Joseph's sister, who thinks he could have picked a better bride; a shepherd and her hand puppet Mugwump; a flamboyant fortuneteller; Jesus’ babysitter, a mummy and many more. Over 40 characters in all!

The show is very modular. Productions can choose either to eliminate certain scenes or characters with little effect on the overall production. It’s a fun musical for both audiences and cast members who get to play multiple roles! About 95 minutes.