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Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Dec 4, 2025


West Coast Black Theatre presents 'Black Nativity' in their annual 'Christmas card to the Community.' The performance, infused with a fresh new energy, showcases captivating dancing and powerful singing that truly sets the stage for a memorable start to any holiday celebration.

BLACK NATIVITY - REIMAGINED Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025


Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity – Reimagined,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes.

Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY is Coming to the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025


Black Theatre Troupe will present Langston Hughes’ celebrated song play, BLACK NATIVITY at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. The story weaves together the power of gospel music, dance, and spoken word.

BLACK NATIVITY Comes to Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024


Baltimore Center Stage will present Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY, directed by Kevin S. Mcallister. Performances begin this month. Learn more about the show here!

Bishop Arts Theatre Unites Oak Cliff With 20th Anniversary Of BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024


Bishop Arts Theatre Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary of BLACK NATIVITY, bringing the Oak Cliff community together for a special performance.

BLACK NATIVITY Returns to Playhouse Square in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024


Playhouse Square and Karamu House announced that the powerful holiday production Black Nativity will return to Playhouse Square this season with performances November 30 – December 15.

Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Dec 4, 2023


What did our critic think of BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House? Langston Hughes, the author of BLACK NATIVITY, now on stage at the Allen Theatre, in a joint production between Karamu, the country’s oldest black producing theater and the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s first resident company, was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.

estcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022


Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes that retells the biblical Nativity story. The music is combined with dance, poetry and narrative to deliver a message of joy, hope and liberation.  

Sankofa African American Theatre Company Presents Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022


Sankofa African American Theatre Company, a professional regional theatre company located in Harrisburg, PA, announces its first annual production of BLACK NATIVITY, a gospel song-play, written by the acclaimed American poet and playwright Langston Hughes with music arranged by Aaron Robinson and additional musical arrangements by Cheryl Hawkins.

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022


Since 1975, Black Theatre Troupe audiences have enjoyed BLACK NATIVITY, the legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes.

Christmas In Milwaukee Begins With BLACK NATIVITY BY Langston Hughes
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022


Black Arts MKE's beloved holiday musical returns for its seventh year with its biggest and best production to date. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes runs one weekend only - December 8-11, 2022, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.

BWW Review: Black Theatre Troupe Presents Langston Hughes's BLACK NATIVITY
by Herbert Paine - Dec 11, 2021


Black Theatre Troupe’s production of Langston Hughes’s BLACK NATIVITY is a moving celebration of life and faith. A Seasonal must-see! Runs through December 19th at The Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix.

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY This December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021


Since 1975, Black Theatre Troupe audiences have enjoyed BLACK NATIVITY, the legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes. For its 50th anniversary season, the company announces its return to the stage with a stunning new production, December 3 - 19, 2021.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra And Hattiloo Theatre to Present MAGIC OF MEMPHIS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019


Memphis Symphony Orchestra will present its Magic of Memphis Holiday Spectacular on Saturday Dec. 21 and Sunday Dec. 22. Presented in partnership with the Hattiloo Theatre, this year's production 'Black Nativity' features Memphis' best musical and theatrical performers.

Black Theatre Troupe Presents The Musical Celebration BLACK NATIVITY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019


One of the most renowned musicals of the holiday season, BLACK NATIVITY, returns to Black Theatre Troupe. December 6-22, 2019. This annual, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, returns again to the BTT stage. Black Nativity is a joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians, delivering a powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. This song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all at a very special time of the year.

Black Theatre Troupe's BLACK NATIVITY Will Be Returning This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2019


Last season's sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. Each year, the production of BLACK NATIVITY features new musical selections and text, filled with dynamic gospel choruses, soloists and dance ensembles. 

Bishop Arts Celebrates Color, Culture, & Creativity With 2019/2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2019


Oak Cliff's award-winning multicultural and multidiscipline center for the arts, Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC), announces the 2019/2020 theatre series season. Under the direction of Founder and Executive Artistic Director Teresa Coleman Wash, the 26th season celebrates color, culture, and creativity embodying the diverse community of voices that are found in North Texas.

BWW Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Carolan Trbovich - Dec 13, 2018


Westcoast Black Theatre Troupes's Black Nativity A Must See Sarasota Holiday Tradition

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2018


One of the most renowned musicals of the holiday season, BLACK NATIVITY, returns to Black Theatre Troupe. November 30 - December 16, 2018. This annual, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, returns again to the BTT stage. Black Nativity is a joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians, delivering a powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. This song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all at a very special time of the year.

Black Theatre Troupe's Announces Annual Holiday Tradition BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2018


Last season's sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. Each year, the production of BLACK NATIVITY features new musical selections and text, filled with dynamic gospel choruses, soloists and dance ensembles. 

Poway OnStage Announces The 2018/19 Professional Performance Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018


"Country crooners, '80s hitmakers and man's best friend are among the headlining talent Poway OnStage have lined-up for their 2018/19 Professional Performance Series. This season we are delighted to welcome old friends and new talents to the Poway stage," says Poway OnStage President and CEO Michael Rennie.  "Returning Poway OnStage alum include perennial Poway favorites and equal opportunity offenders The Capitol Steps, guitar masters the Romeros; and celebrity talents from Dancing with the Stars and American Idol performing the all-new Motown with a Twist."  

The Bayou Theatre Company Announces Fifth Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2018


The Bayou Theatre Company celebrates five years of timeless theatre! From the towering pillars of the French monarchy to a mysterious land of endless possibilities and the promise of a selfless savior, these thrilling productions will take audiences on adventures abroad and within. Entitled Birth of a Nation , our programming for our fifth season explores the individual versus the indivisible and the weight of change.

Black Theatre Troupe presents The Musical Celebration BLACK NATIVITY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


One of the most renowned musicals of the holiday season, BLACK NATIVITY, returns to Black Theatre Troupe. December 2 17, 2017. Last season's sold out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, returns to the BTT stage. This stunning new production of Black Nativity is without a doubt a theatrical wonderment. A joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians delivers its powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. This song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all at a very special time of the year.

Black Theatre Troupe presents The Musical Celebration BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017


One of the most renowned musicals of the holiday season, BLACK NATIVITY, returns to Black Theatre Troupe. December 2 17, 2017. Last season's sold out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, returns to the BTT stage. This stunning new production of Black Nativity is without a doubt a theatrical wonderment. A joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians delivers its powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. This song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all at a very special time of the year.

Virginia Stage Company to Continue 39th Season with 'THE PARCHMAN HOUR'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2017


Virginia Stage Company continues its 39th Season with The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the '61 Freedom Riders. Co-produced with Norfolk State University Theatre Company, The Parchman Hour journeys through the Deep South with the pioneers who fought discrimination and paved the way for the future. Written and directed by Mike Wiley, this play is adapted from real life accounts of the 1961 Freedom Rides and shares these struggles through music that ranges from spirituals to Bob Dylan.

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