The Christmas Pageant (2011)

Vera Parks an overly intense and demanding Broadway director gets fired from yet another job leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York Stunned at how basic the production is Vera attempts to back out but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance To her surprise the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant When Vera discovers her former fiancé Jack recommended her for the job she is outraged But over time Vera appreciates the gesture as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter Will love stay in the wings this time around