At "Joy to the World," presented by Servant Stage Company, audiences can expect "a little bit of everything you would associate with Christmas," said Johnathan Bauer, executive director, adding, "I think the opening medley has something like 50 Christmas carols in it."

"Joy to the World" will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, with additional performances at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. Additional shows will be performed at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10; at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11; and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12 as well as at Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. The show will also be available to stream online at http://www.servantstage.org from Monday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 2.

Billed as a theatrical celebration, the show will feature all of the traditions of Christmas, Bauer said. "There will be lots of music, lots of singing and lots of dancing throughout the show," he stated. "You'll hear everything from nostalgic songs like Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' to more traditional, sacred songs."

At just about an hour in length, the show is perfect for audiences of all ages, he said. "It's a really family-friendly event, and it features a cast of amazing talent. The singers and dancers are phenomenal."

The cast includes Grace Atherholt, Brittany Adair Adkins, Becca Goebel, Joshua William Green, David Hewitt, Kayla Klase, Carly Lafferty, Nolen Petrosky, Nik Olson, Shaun Ressler and Emily Wick. Servant Stage artistic director Wally Calderon serves as director and choreographer, with Scott Williams directing the music and accompanying.

"I love this show, because it covers every Christmas experience for our audience," Calderon stated. "It will make them laugh, provide a moment to breathe and take a break from the stress of life and make them remember the true meaning of the season."

Servant Stage Company is a nonprofit theater serving Lancaster County since 2011 and bringing entertainment to more than 50,000 audience members each year. All performances are offered at pay-what-you-will prices, as part of Servant Stage's mission to make great performances accessible to everyone in the community.

Reservations are required as shows frequently sell out. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit the aforementioned website or call 717-455-0255.