A musical’s primary dramaturgy revolves around deciding which parts of a story to set to song.

Music is the definitional component of a musical, imparting pride of place onto whatever element is underscored by, well, the score.

And Journey to Bethlehem showcases an example of theology as dramaturgy.

When this new movie reaches the mostest importantest moment in human history — the birth of our Lord And Savior, obviously — a mere modern composer couldn’t possibly hope to testify to the sheer monumentality of the event. For such a holy night, we need a tune that’s older than old. . . one that’s stood the test of time. . . like a musical gospel. . . passed down from generation to generation. . .

Bah Gawd, that’s Silent Night’s music.

That’s right; when Jesus pops out of Mary’s womb, Journey to Bethlehem’s new score clears the fuck out for the sacred musical text that is “Silent Night”.