1. Not So Very Ordinary Day
1. Not So Very Ordinary DayNot So Ordinary Day Opening song introduces characters from the town of Jericho, including the townspeople and outcast beggars, who are hoping for a better day, and the Mayor of Jericho, who would like things to stay just the way they are.
2. Party In Jericho
2. Party In Jericho Party in Jericho Hearing that a very important prophet named Jesus is coming to Jericho, the Mayor, his Yes Men, and the Party Planners decide to throw a grand parade. The town beggars and Zacchaeus the tax collector are NOT invited to the party.
3. Zaky's The Man
3. Zaky's The ManZacchaeus and his assistant tax collectors make their grand entrance into Jericho. Zaky explains that the people of Jericho have always looked down on him. However, now that he has been promoted to Chief Tax Collector, people are going to have to be nice to him now.
4. Someone Like Me
4. Someone Like MeRejected again by the Mayor and townspeople, Zacchaeus comes across Bartimaeus, the Blind Beggar, who has had his sight restored by Jesus. Bartimaeus and the Beggars’ Chorus explain the miracle in song.
5. Somone Like Me Reprise
5. Somone Like Me RepriseAfter hearing the story, Zacchaeus sings a solo wondering if this man named Jesus could possibly love someone like him?
6. I Just Have to See
6. I Just Have to SeeJesus arrives in Jericho. Zacchaeus is determined to catch a glimpse of the Savior, but finds his view blocked by the townspeople. Finally, he casts his ego aside, hitches up his robe, and climbs a tree. The song ends on a surprising moment: Jesus enters, bypasses all the townspeople in fancy clothes, and greets Zacchaeus!
7. Restore Me
7. Restore MeThe Mayor and townspeople wonder why Jesus could have walked away from their parade and left to visit the home of an outsider like Zacchaeus. But the Mayor’s Yes Men point out that maybe Jesus doesn’t care about parades and fancy clothes. He cares about the poor, and the outsiders. He cares about our hearts. Maybe we can see Jesus everywhere, in every place and every person, if we just open our eyes.
8. He Changes Everything
8. He Changes EverythingZacchaeus proclaims to Jesus, “Here and now, sir, I give half my possessions to charity. If I have stolen anything, I will repay it four times over. The townspeople join him in a song celebrating new life in Jesus.
9. Not So Ordinary Day Reprise
9. Not So Ordinary Day RepriseLuke 18-19 tells the story of two people who fixed their eyes on Jesus, and their lives were never the same. As we go out into the world, will we see our lives with new eyes? And when people look our way, will they see Jesus in us? Just think of all the love we could share if we realize that every day is a Not So Very Ordinary Day!
1 Good News
1 Good NewsGood News: This lively song introduces a news team on the search for the “Good News,” without understanding what this phrase might really mean. The Producer wants “stories that provoke! Stories that pop! Stories with product placement!” The choir wonders if “the Good News could mean something more…”
3. On the Road to Bethlehem
3. On the Road to BethlehemOn the Road to Bethlehem As the census travelers make their grand entrance into Bethlehem, Sally and Hadria interview a zany cast of characters, including a Gladiator, quarreling siblings, and Delbert the talking donkey.
5_Follow_That_Star
5_Follow_That_StarFollow that Star: Sally encounters the Wise Men and a trio of talking camels, who first reveal the real Good News, then break out into a Chuck Berry-style tune explaining , “We’ll continue our journey, doesn’t matter how far, we’re gonna follow that star!”
6 Reporter's Prayer Reprise
6 Reporter's Prayer Reprise Dialogue and lyrics reveal that Sally and Hadria are close to understanding the real meaning of the Good News.
7 Glory Hallelujah
7 Glory HallelujahSally meets the shepherds and sheep, and then is on hand for the grand entrance of the Angels, who sing a lively, foot-tapping version of Glory, Hallelujah!
8_Reporters_Prayer_Sallys_Revelation
8_Reporters_Prayer_Sallys_RevelationSally finally realizes that what she needs isn’t a story. What she needs is a Savior.
9_Midnight_Clear
9_Midnight_ClearAn angelic, reverent version of the well-loved carol accompanies a magical nativity scene. Dialogue after song shows you the end of the show – followed by the Finale!
10_Finale
10_FinaleWhen the station refuses to share the Good News about Jesus’ birth, choosing instead to run a story about shopping, Sally and Hadria realize that it is up to them – and every person on stage and in the audience who knows about the Savior’s birth – to shine the light of Jesus Christ! This heart-stirring song includes the invitation for the congregation to sing along with “I Love to Tell the Story.”
4 Reporter's Prayer
4 Reporter's Prayer2 Reporters' Prayer
2 Reporters' PrayerAt the beginning of their journey, Sally and Hadria are excited for the world to know their name. Reporters' Prayer and its reprises shows their development: by the end of the play, the only thing they want is for the world to know the name of Jesus.
16 Curtain Closer
16 Curtain CloserUse this song as a curtain closer after your thanks and announcements are through - your audience will be clapping along with your singers!
Chariot Maximus
Chariot MaximusYour cast can pre-record the commercial parodies, or perform them live between scenes to cover set or costume changes. Live or on video screens, smiles are guaranteed!
Motelus VI
Motelus VIYour cast can pre-record the commercial parodies, or perform them live between scenes to cover set or costume changes. Live or on video screens, smiles are guaranteed!
07 Reporters Prayer
07 Reporters Prayer The meaning of the Good News is still unclear to our reporters, but they are getting closer!