CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS – a special theatrical event from the creators of the global phenomenon The Chosen – has broken sales records for Fathom Events, which has released it in 1,700 theaters nationwide.
With sales exceeding $8 million for 640,000 tickets, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS is now Fathom’s fastest-selling and best-attended event in its history.
“We knew we had something special with this title,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “We are grateful to The Chosen’s passionate fans and our exhibitor partners who responded to the demand by adding show times and locations. We are all partners in this journey to claim the top spot as Fathom’s best-selling event!”
The event also set a Fathom record for fastest direct sales with $1.5 million in its first 12 hours of availability.
“We’re not doing this for the numbers, but these records indicate that people will actually go to the theater for a project they’re passionate about,” said Chosen creator, writer and director Dallas Jenkins. “The enthusiastic feedback from fans new and old gives us confidence to do it again.”
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS has premiered a new episode of the streaming series shot specifically for the big screen. It follows the events surrounding the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Mary and Joseph.
The special also features performances from extraordinary artists and bands, including Phil WickhamMaverick City Music, for KING & COUNTRY, Brandon Lake and many others.
The list of artists included:
Phil Wickham Maverick City Music for KING & COUNTRY Brandon Lake Cain Leanna Crawford Jordan Feliz Dawson Hollow Matt Maher One Voice Children’s Choir The Bonner Family Bryan and Katie Torwalt We The Kingdom The Chosen cast performing monologues:
Austin Reed Alleman (Nathaniel)
Giavani Cairo (Thaddée)
Luke Dimyan (Judas)
Lara Silva (Eden)
The Chosen is a global phenomenon. The first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, it is supported by a “Pay It Forward” campaign where viewers support each season. To date, The Chosen’s global audience has donated $40 million to fully fund seasons one and two, with season three currently in production. The Chosen is produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.
For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com/events/the-chosen-christmas.
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Author: Herb Longs
