A joyous retelling of the traditional Nativity story in music, dance and verse, BLACK NATIVITY is a Gospel song play based on the Gospel of St. Luke, using the poetry of Langston Hughes and performed by an all-Black cast of singers, actors, dancers and musicians. One of the first plays authored by an African-American was first produced on Broadway in New York City on December 11, 1961.
BLACK NATIVITY delivers a powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. Dunbar Repertory Theater Company carries on with this civic tradition of performing this masterpiece at the Count Basie Theatre.
Directed by veteran actor and director, DARRELL LAWRENCE WILLIS, SR, Producing Artistic Director of the Dunbar Repertory Theater Company, whose mission is to perpetuate an appreciation of cultural diversity and celebrate African-American culture.
Featuring Our Own, LORRAINE STONE, THE WISDOMKEEPER,
a local performance artist of many talents.
This year Dunbar Repertory Theater Company Presents
Langston Hughes Holiday Classic, BLACK NATIVITY on Saturday, December 28 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Count Basie Theater. FEATURING, the World Famous Dancer, LAMINE THIAM from Senegal, Africa!!!
Count Basie Theater is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank.
Call Now at 732-842-9000 for your tickets.
Tickets are $24.50, $19.50, Additional handling fees apply.
