March 5, 2011 (Christian market)
March 8, 2011 (Mass market)
'Twas The Night Before Easter (originally titled The 27th Annual Crisper County Easter Pageant) is the thirty-fifth episode of VeggieTales, and the second Easter special.
Storyline
Opening Countertop
Bob and Larry are hunting for Easter eggs, but Bob isn't really good at finding them. His friend ultimately finds all of them, including a giant golden egg. He's very curious to know what's inside, hoping it's a creme-filled bunny. The two get a video email from Timmy Tucker, who asks them if they'll have a show with eggs, candy, and bunnies, which gets Larry and him very excited. Bob then tells them that Easter is not always about that kind of stuff, and it can makes us forget sometimes the true meaning of the holiday, which leads to the episode's story.
Act 1
The story starts on a young reporter named Marlee Meade who does daily reports in her home town, Crisper County. However, she feels unsatisfied that she's not doing anything big that would help people make a difference. Marlee wishes she could do something related to theater, and her partner/friend Louis states there's something interesting down the street. An old theater owned by Prescott E. Huddlecoat is planning to be torn down since it's out of business for 15 years and plans to make it as a playground for the homeless shelter next to it. Marlee wants to keep it open since she has a show idea for Easter: a musical called "Up with Bunnies," which would make everyone feel happy about the upcoming holiday. Unfortunately, the rehearsals aren't as good and they need a lead singer. Prescott gets a phone call from his brother Winston, a judge from "America's Got British Judges" that season 3 winner Cassie Cassava is heading back to Crisper County so she can attend her church service there.
Act 2
The next day at the theater, the same carrot couple from yesterday pass by the theater and see Cassie Cassava might be at the musical and go inside for tickets, which worries Howard.
Closing Countertop
Back on the countertop, Bob managed to help Larry get his egg open, but to the latter's dismay, it was empty.
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, Cats Fighting Loud Sc PE917007/Cats Two Angry YowlsD PE022601 (4th yowl; low pitched)