Bethlehem or Bust: How The Three Kings Teamed Up To Deliver The World's First Christmas Presents

Bethlehem or Bust: How The Three Kings Teamed Up To Deliver The World's First Christmas Presents by Jeff Lewonczyk

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Productions (12)
Comedy
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70 - 85 minutes
3 W, 5 M,  (8-22 actors possible: 3-22 W, 5-22 M)
Set: Minimal.

Melchior, Balthasar, and Caspar are just three ordinary kings on a top-secret mission: follow a mysterious star to track down a new baby king. Brought together by the scheming King Herod of Judea, their differences initially end in stalemate sword fights and spiteful bickering. When they realize they can combine their unique skills to overcome their obstacles -- clowning bandits, bumbling Roman soldiers, riddling Gryphons, and omnipresent spies -- the kings find their way to Bethlehem and greet history's most famous baby.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Melchior, Balthasar, and Caspar are just three ordinary kings on a top-secret mission: follow a mysterious star to track down a new baby king. Brought together by the scheming King Herod of Judea, their differences initially end in stalemate sword fights and spiteful bickering. When they realize they can combine their unique skills to overcome their obstacles -- clowning bandits, bumbling Roman soldiers, riddling Gryphons, and omnipresent spies -- the kings find their way to Bethlehem and greet history's most famous baby.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 70 - 85 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M,  (8-22 actors possible: 3-22 W, 5-22 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-458-5

Published Reviews

"...a fun new twist on a very famous story."

Martin Denton, nytheatre.com

"...an instant hit for the ages."

Adam McGovern, ComicCritique.com

Production History

NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
Parkers Prairie Public School
Parkers Prairie, MN United States
Parkers Prairie Public School Parkers Prairie, MN United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 06, 2018
BC Christian Academy
Port Coquitlam, BC Canada
BC Christian Academy Port Coquitlam, BC Canada
OCT 18, 2018 - OCT 30, 2018
Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, WY United States
Carbon County School District #1 Rawlins, WY United States
DEC 16, 2017 - DEC 16, 2017
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Summit, IL United States
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Summit, IL United States
DEC 08, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Fort Stockton Community Theatre
Fort Stockton, TX United States
Fort Stockton Community Theatre Fort Stockton, TX United States
DEC 07, 2016 - DEC 07, 2016
St. Columba School
Durango, CO United States
St. Columba School Durango, CO United States
NOV 17, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
St. Mary's School
Owatonna, MN United States
St. Mary's School Owatonna, MN United States
DEC 17, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Adak School
Adak, AK United States
Adak School Adak, AK United States
DEC 09, 2011 - DEC 10, 2011
Corner High School Theatre
Dora, AL United States
Corner High School Theatre Dora, AL United States
DEC 09, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
Journey Fellowship Church
Lacombe, LA United States
Journey Fellowship Church Lacombe, LA United States
DEC 09, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Rainier View Christian Church
Tacoma, WA United States
Rainier View Christian Church Tacoma, WA United States
DEC 11, 2010 - JAN 02, 2011
The Brick Theater, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY United States
The Brick Theater, Inc. Brooklyn, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 11, 2010 - JAN 02, 2011
The Brick Theater, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY United States
The Brick Theater, Inc. Brooklyn, NY United States