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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


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.

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About the Theatre

John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater

Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707

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John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC

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