Salvation Army Temple Corps. Presents BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Opens 12/9

Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps. in central Harlem. Opening night is December 9, 2010 and performances continue through January 2, 2011.

The Jireh Meal Ministry offers fresh cooked meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to assist in providing the community with nutritionally balanced meals daily for just $3.00! In addition, The Jireh Meal Ministry offers FREE delivery of these meals to the neighborhood homebound Senior Citizens.

"Times are tough for many people, especially families on fixed incomes who are unable to meet the rising costs of food and other daily necessities," says Pastor Eric Crumbley of the Jireh meal ministry at The Salvation Army Harlem Temple Corps., "for folks struggling to get food on the table or struggling to make ends meet, this resource will help. And, our partnership with Black Nativity Now helps us to make this program possible this holiday season."

The Jireh Meal Ministry is dedicated to serving well balanced nutritious meals each weekday at The Salvation Army Harlem Temple Corps. 540 Lenox Avenue between 137th & 138th St.

To learn more about The Jireh Meal Ministry visit http://website.www.thejirehmeal.org/index.html

BLACK NATIVITY NOW, featuring an original score and musical direction by Kelvyn Bell, choreography by Tracy Jack and direction by Alfred Preisser, is a gospel musical for our time and for all people. Set in a present day urban setting that could be the city where you live, BLACK NATIVITY NOW tells the story of the birth of Christ from a fresh and wholly original perspective. The contemporary setting provides a heartfelt reference point for an evening of exuberant music and dance that celebrates humanity's need for hope and grace.

BLACK NATIVITY NOW unfolds within an intimate and passionate church presided over by a pastor heavily influenced by Broadway show-biz. Supported by a choir of singers and dancers who perform musical sets infused with gospel, pop, funk, and soul, BLACK NATIVITY NOW is the universal story of mankind's search for salvation and "peace on earth." Appropriate for all ages, and perfect for everyone who loves music, dance and the holiday season.

The BLACK NATIVITY NOW cast features two-time Emmy award winner Nikkieli DeMone (Pastor), Jeff Bolding (Chorus Leader, Pastor) Jarvis Manning Jr. (Joseph), Breanna Bartley (Mary) and Naja Jack (Angel). Melanie Charles, Tracy Jack, Vincent Leggett, Brittney Mack, Amma Osei and Stephen Wormley round out the chorus.

BLACK NATIVITY NOW has set design by Evan Collier, costume design by Mia Bienovich, lighting design by Kate Ashton, sound design by Janie Bullard, musical direction and guitar by Kelvyn Bell, David "Red" Harrington on bass, Chris Eddelton on drums, stage management by Katie Hong and press by Lia Chang.

BOX OFFICE & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: www.BlackNativityOffBroadway.com
TICKETS: $47.50 - $67.50 | Student and group rates available

For more information call 1-866-811-4111.
Theatre at St. Clement's is located at 423 West 46th Street between 9th & 10th Avenues in New York.
Check out www.BlackNativityOffBroadway.com for the performance schedule and to purchase tickets at Ovationtix (https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/756575). For more information call 1-866-811-4111. Closest subway: A, C, E to 42nd Street. Exit 44th Street. Walk north on 8th Avenue to West 46th Street, then west to the theatre.
Please note the following performance schedule:
12/3 @ 7pm, 12/4 at 3pm & 7pm, 12/5 @ 3pm & 6pm, 12/6 @ 7pm, 12/8 @ 7pm, 12/9 @ 7pm, 12/10 @ 7pm, 12/11 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/12 @ 3pm & 6pm, 12/13 @ 7pm, 12/15 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/16 @ 7pm, 12/17 @ 7pm, 12/18 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/19 @ 3pm & 6pm, 12/20 @ 7pm, 12/21 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/22 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/23 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/25 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/26 @ 3pm & 6pm, 12/27 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/29 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/30 @ 3pm & 7pm, 12/31 @ 3pm & 7pm, 1/1 @ 3 pm & 7pm, 1/2 @ 3pm

 

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