Let It Be Christmas is a musical theater production that uses Beatles songs to tell the story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Christ as a modern-day love story. The tag line is "The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George, and Ringo". The main star of the show was the band, which included keyboard, guitars, bass, drums, and saxophone. Many of the musicians also handled vocals, and there was a trio of backup singers. The handful of acting parts were Mary, Joseph, the Angel, and a Narrator that moved the narrative along.
The show used dozens of Beatles songs, both snippets and complete versions. I started out trying to keep track of all of them, but eventually just gave into the experience. However, some of my favorite parings were:
- Mary and Joseph met ("I've Just Seen a Face")
- They fell in love ("I Feel Fine")
- And got engaged ("Till There Was You")
- The Angel came to Mary to tell her she was going to have a baby ("Blackbird")
- Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, and he broke off the engagement ("Yesterday")
- The Angel came to Joseph ("Hey Jude")
- Joseph did some sole searching ("The Long and Winding Road")
- He apologized to Mary ("Got to Get You Into My Life")
- Mary and David rode on a train to Bethlehem. They tried to find a hotel room and failed ("Help!").
- Jesus is born offstage ("Here Comes the Sun [Son]")
- Mary and Joseph came out holding a baby (John Lennon's song "Beautiful Boy")
- The finale ("Let It Be")
Very inventive.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I didn't even know about the KPAC.
ReplyDeleteIt opened in 2021.
DeleteWow, I have to really wonder who first thought up the idea, it's such a unique way to tell the story.
ReplyDeleteIt is very unique indeed.
DeleteWhat an innovative concept! That tag line, LOL! And who can't relate to and appreciate Beatles music? Glad you had such a good time!
ReplyDeleteI've never met someone who can't relate to the Beatles.
DeleteThat sounds enjoyable. I would like to see that.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like it.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed! -Christine cmkk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic idea,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you enjoyed it.
What an interesting interpretation and a lovely new way to present an old story.
ReplyDeleteAt first the modern touches (such as Mary and Joseph using cell phones) was a little strange.
DeleteHow cool. I also love how much you and hubby do stuff together. Marriage rocks!
ReplyDeleteYes it does!
DeleteI love that. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and I love any Beatles music.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThat sounds really good! I would love to have seen that!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a very good musical.
ReplyDeleteThat was quite the unusual musical and I have not seen anything similar at the arts center here in Nashua, NH. Best wishes to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2025.
ReplyDeleteThat is creative and hopefully brings some perspective! Thanks for telling us about it. Aloha to you and yours
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the sweet card which we are displaying
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