Virginia Christmas Spectacular 2025

Save the Date – December 12-14, 2025 for this year’s show “Escaping Christmas.”

Important Information

Show Synopsis

ESCAPING CHRISTMAS

Frank and Lois have had their fill of Christmas carols, holiday parties, and the crush and chaos of the mall. Thinking of Christmas as a stressful, overly commercialized, and an  exhausting season, they decide to escape to a tropical island. However, when they arrive, they learn that the resort is holding a grand Christmas celebration and that it is impossible to escape Christmas. Over the course of two hours, Frank and Lois realize that, amid the busyness, expectations, and pressures that often come with the holiday, they’ve lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas.

This year’s production includes lots of fun and spectacle with a giant mall, flight attendants, palm trees, sand and surf, show-stopping musical numbers, and a grand nativity.

Audition Information

Auditions will be held August 28-30 and performances will be December 12-14.

Weekly rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 15th with rehearsals taking place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights.

Character Descriptions:

  • Frank Mills – Husband (accountant, boring life, dissatisfied with the commercialization of Christmas); 40s-50s
  • Lois Mills – Wife (former PTA president, on the church clean-up committee, substitute teacher); 40-50s
  • LouAnn Frost – Manager and activities director of the resort; 30-40s
  • Resort Employees: Mary, Jerry, Keaton, Sam (all 20s-30s)
  • Chad – Surf instructor; 17-30s
  • Mr. C – Resort Guest (looks a lot like a holly jolly North Pole man but isn’t); 45-70s
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Volunteer

The Virginia Christmas Spectacular requires hundreds of volunteers. We would love to have you serve with us! From greeters, to food service, to costumers, to parking lot attendants…there is a perfect spot for you to join in the fun.

LU and LCA students – VCS is an approved CSER opportunity.

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Ticket Sales

Tickets will go on sale for the 2025 Virginia Christmas Spectacular in the Fall.

 

Seat Reservations

All seats are reserved according to your ticket purchase. Please bring your tickets for admission into the show.  Every person (including children) in attendance must have a purchased ticket.

A ticket will not be required for children 12 months and under to sit on your lap. However, we ask that you do not bring a stroller or car seat / carrier into the building as there will be very little space to accommodate them. We would ask you not allow infants/children to disturb other guests around you. To assist in this, we do offer two small cry rooms on either side of the sanctuary should the need arise.

Disability Accommodations

There is limited wheelchair seating available. All of our wheelchair seating is located on the Main Floor.  To reserve wheelchair seating, call the Ticket Office at 888-244-2178.

If requested, Thomas Road’s Hearing Impaired Ministry will provide interpretation during the Saturday, Dec. 14 performance. Hearing Impaired tickets are to be purchased through the TRBC ticketing office.

You may also contact us directly and a ticket agent will contact you within 48 hours.

Run Time

The show is about two hours long. Please keep in mind the traffic entering and exiting the parking lots when you are planning your travel time.

Childcare

Childcare will not be provided during the performances. This is a family friendly event.

A reserved ticket is required for everyone, including children. However, a ticket will not be required for children 12 months and under to sit on your lap. However, we ask that you do not bring a stroller or car seat / carrier into the building as there will be very little space to accommodate them. We would ask you not allow infants/children to disturb other guests around you. To assist in this, we do offer two small cry rooms on either side of the sanctuary should the need arise.

Refunds / Exchanges

We do not offer any refunds or exchanges. If you cannot use your tickets for some reason, we suggest that you share them with someone else who might enjoy the performance.

Group Sales

We are delighted to welcome large groups and we can easily accommodate your needs. For group sales larger than 20 people, please call 888-244-2178 or contact us if you need assistance and we’ll be delighted to take care of your group. Please note – group tickets are NOT discounted. 

Also, please note that churches and other non-profits are not exempt from the Lynchburg City Entertainment Tax.

Contact Us

For questions about ticketing: call 888-244-2178

For questions about auditions or volunteering: call 434-832-2003 (Monday-Thursday 9AM-4PM, Friday 9AM-noon)

Or please contact us via email. Please allow 24 hours for a response.