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Black Nativity Durham at John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
Dates: 12/16/2022 - 12/18/2022
📍 Theatre: John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
Hillside Drama
Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
Tickets: General Admission $20 Senior/Student/Child $17 Groups of 10 or more ppl $15
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Black Nativity Durham returns to the stage after being virtual for two years. Black Nativity Durham is a soulful gospel celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Black Nativity Durham is based on the play Black Nativity written by acclaimed poet and writer Langston Hughes. The show is produced and directed by Wendell Tabb & co produced by Xavier Cason. Black Nativity Durham features over 100 of some of the Triangle area's most talented artists. Experience one of Durham's holiday traditions.
Show dates and times for Black Nativity Durham are Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Hillside High School in Durham. Tickets can be purphased at blacknativitydurham.com
Cast and Creative Team for Black Nativity Durham at John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
Creative Team
Wendell Tabb
Director and Producer
Wendell Tabb is the former theatre director at the historic Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina. He taught theatre at Hillside for 35 years. He has over 100 accolades throughout his legendary career. He has also produced and directed over 100 productions including Black Nativity Durham. He has also taught workshops in London, England; Sydney, Australia; Beijing, China; Osaka, Japan; Gambia, West Africa, Nairobi, Kenya; Lima, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Havana, Cuba; Los Angeles, California; and New York City, New York.
Xavier Cason
Musical Director and Producer
Xavier Cason is the former band director at the historic Hillside High School in Durham and North Carolina Central University. He led Hillside Band to numerous awards throughout his storied career at Hillside. He has also served as musical director for numerous musicals including Black Nativity Durham. He also served on the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.
News About Black Nativity Durham at John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
BLACK NATIVITY DURHAM Returns To The Stage in December
October 06, 2024 One of Durham's Top Holiday Traditions, Black Nativity Durham, will return to the stage December 20-22, 2024. Presented by Triangle Performance Ensemble with co-producers Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason, the annual holiday production is celebrating 18 years of excellence in community theatre.
Legendary Drama Director Wendell Tabb Honored With Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
January 21, 2024 Tabb has received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina.
Triangle Performance Ensemble Returns To The Stage Celebrating 16 Years Of BLACK NATIVITY Durham
November 21, 2022 Black Nativity Durham, presented by Triangle Performance Ensemble, returns to the stage after being virtual for two years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.About the Theatre
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