Black Theatre Troupe's Announces Annual Holiday Tradition BLACK NATIVITY

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.
BLACK NATIVITY will be performed from November 30 - December 16, 2018 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Tickets are $38 and are on sale at blacktheatretroupe.org or by calling 602-258-8129.

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 NATIVITY is directed by David J. Hemphill with choreography by Erika Moore. The music staff for BLACK NATIVITY is comprised of George Johnson, (musical direction) and Jennifer Robinson (musical supervision).

First produced in December 1961 at New York's 41st Street Theatre, Hughes wrote an eight-page script around a series of traditional gospel songs. Upon its premiere, BLACK NATIVITY became and has remained an international success.

This annual sold out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the BTT stage. 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 that warms the heart at a very special time of the year. All performances at Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington, Phoenix AZ 85034. Tickets: $38 at www.blacktheatretroupe.org

Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 2:00 pm Friday December 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm Saturday December 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm Saturday December 8, 2018 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2:30 pm Friday, December 14, 2018 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm 2018-19