Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY Returns to The Moore Theatre 12/8-24

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY, a gospel celebration at The Moore Theatre on December 8 - 24, 2011. Celebrate the holiday season with the joyful gospel song play by American poet, journalist, novelist, memoir and short story writer, Langston Hughes. Enjoy the retelling of the Nativity by way of gospel music, dance, poetry and narrative.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of this popular holiday tradition, first opening on Broadway in December 1961. Fifty years later, BLACK NATIVITY continues to be produced in numerous major cities throughout the US and, locally previously produced by Seattle's Intiman Theatre.

BLACK NATIVITY is directed by Jacqueline Moscou and choreographed by Donald Byrd. Music direction and arrangements by Pastor Patrinell Wright, Seattle's "Gospel Queen," and founder of Total Experience Gospel Choir. Additional members of the creative team are, scenic designer Kurt Walls, lighting designer Xavier Pierce, sound designer Matt Starritt and costume designer Doris Black.

The show features a cast of Seattle area's most talented actors, singers, dancers and musicians - principle actors are, Earley Dean (Narrator), Josephine Howell (Narrator), Pastor Alphonso H. Meadows, Jr. (Narrator), Amber Nicole Mayberry (Mary) and Bojohn Diciple (Joseph).

TICKETS: Ticket prices and times vary, visit the STG show page for more information and to purchase on line: http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1594

Tickest are also available by phone at (877) 784-4849, in person at The Paramount Theatre box office, Monday through Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm and The Paramount and Moore Theatre venue kiosks, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, powered by Tickets.com. Groups discounts available to parties of nine or more by calling 206.315.8054. The Moore Theatre is located at 1932 Second Avenue in downtown Seattle.

About STG Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping three historic venues, The Paramount, Moore and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sond region and in Portland, Oregon.

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