Black Nativity

Karamu House

Cleveland, OH (East Side)
Professional Theatre

By: Langston Hughes

November 30 - December 15, 2024

Show Description:

Russell and Rowena Jelliffe, the founders of Karamu House, commissioned Langston Hughes to write Black Nativity in 1961. The play was originally titled Wasn't That a Mighty Day?, but the name was changed to Black Nativity before the off-Broadway opening in December 1961. A Karamu Classic, Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity is the famed retelling of the Nativity Story, performed using gospel music, dramatic dance and biblical narrative. It is performed nationwide annually, and Karamu is proud to produce this classic at home in Cleveland, where it all began.  

Staff and Cast

Director: Tony F. Sias and Errin Weaver

Cast:

Showtimes:

7:30pm Wednesdays
11am and 7:30pm Thursdays
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays (added 2pm shows 12/7 and 12/14)
3pm Sundays

Tickets

$25 - $65

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Location:

Hanna Theater
2067 East 14th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115