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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:play
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:based_on
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (book)
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Mrs._Bradley
gptkb:Charlie
gptkb:The_Reverend
gptkb:Alice_Wendelken
gptkb:Beth_Bradley
gptkb:Gladys_Herdman
gptkb:Imogene_Herdman
gptkb:Ralph_Herdman
Mr. Bradley
The Herdman parents
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gptkbp:character_development
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The Herdmans' transformation
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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popular holiday play
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gptkbp:features_character
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gptkb:The_Herdmans
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gptkbp:first_published
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gptkb:1971
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:influenced
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holiday performances
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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real-life events
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Christmas traditions
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:length
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one act
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gptkbp:message
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gptkb:acceptance
understanding
forgiveness
the spirit of Christmas
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ It’s a Christmas pageant, not a Christmas play.”
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gptkbp:performance
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approximately 30-60 minutes
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gptkbp:performed_by
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schools
community theaters
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Harper_&_Row
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Christmas
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gptkbp:style
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humorous
heartwarming
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gptkbp:target_audience
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family
redemption
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Barbara_Robinson
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Barbara_Robinson
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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