The Miracle of Christmas brings the story of Christmas to life for you on the beautiful 300-foot-long stage at the Sight and Sound Theatre through an interactive experience filled with sensory immersion. The smells of Christmas will fill the air as you interact with a living nativity featuring actors in period costume and live animals. The theater is brilliantly decked out in holiday attire with lights, greenery, and a thirty foot tall Christmas tree. You will watch the story of Jesus the Messiah taking human form unfold on the stage.
The story begins with the betrothal of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth and follows them through the trials they experience leading up to the birth of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. You will see how the townspeople of Nazareth come against them and the Roman rule of Herod and his soldiers threatens to destroy their way of life. The play is complete with live animals that have been trained and housed on-site. You will see camels, horses, sheep, parrots, and more during the play. In addition, the Miracle of Christmas employs an extensive cast to bring the world of Mary and Joseph to life.
Your theater experience at the Sight and Sound Theatre will be enhanced by amazing special visual and audio effects, creative lighting techniques, and beautiful costumes. On your next trip to Branson, be sure to watch the dramatic and timeless Christmas story play out with the Miracle of Christmas on the stage of the Sight and Sound Theatre!
About Sight and Sound Theatre
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the Sight and Sound Theatre to see their creative productions. The Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson is a state-of-the-art production venue complete with a mechanical stage, 40-foot-tall sets, pyrotechnic engineering, extensive flight system, multimedia and 3-D video presentations, and lasers. All these production elements work together to bring classic Bible tales to life on stage.
In the spring and summer, Sight and Sound Theatre features Noah the Musical. This musical interpretation of the classic Bible tale of Noah and the Ark features live animals and an on-stage ark.
Details:
- Show dates and times vary; see schedule for full details.
- Venue is handicap accessible.
- Show is appropriate for all ages.
- Recommended dress is casual.
- Show lasts approximately 2 hours long with a 15 minute intermission.
- The Sight and Sound Theatre is a 2,000 seat venue.
- The Sight and Sound Theatre features a gift shop and a concession stand.
- Food and drink are allowed inside the theater (outside food and drink not permitted).
- Photography or video filming inside of the theater is prohibited. Photography is permitted in the lobby of the theater.
- The stage at the Sight and Sound Theatre covers 300 feet and wraps around the front.
- The theater also uses a multimedia screen that covers the length of the front stage.
- The Miracle of Christmas production features live animals, including camels, horses, sheep, goats, and parrots.
- The lobby of the theater features a 30 foot tall decorated Christmas tree.
- The Miracle of Christmas play features pyrotechnics, smoke, and lights.
- Sets are up to 40 feet tall.
- The actors sing live--no lip syncing!
- Play features all original music and arrangements.
