I agree. Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA has similar live performances several times a week to large audiences. Large cast, super professional set design and live animals. No one complains about that. Tickets aren’t cheap either.
I was going to mention Sight & Sound Theater too. The performances there are pretty amazing (and yeah, pricey to attend, but worth it). We’ve seen Joseph & Jonah — Daniel is on my wish list.
My sister’s church does a weekend series of similar performances, including camels, sheep, goats etc., with much of the church membership participating. It’s very well done, starting off the audience in “old Bethlehem”, with booths and townspeople, Roman soldiers, kids playing games. It then progresses thru to the birth of Christ with an angelic choir and pretty cool lighting effects. They don’t charge anything, but people do leave voluntary offerings sometimes. Cookies, treats & coffee/hot chocolate to warm everyone up at the end. It’s quite nice, actually, and helps spread the Word.