Black Arts MKE's cherished holiday tradition returns for its eighth year, with a reimagined and elevated experience. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will grace the stage for one remarkable weekend from December 7 to December 10, 2023, at Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. This new and uplifting retelling of Hughes’ timeless 1961 play telling the story of the … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns with new director and renewed vision
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MKE Black Theatre Festival, Aug. 9-27: Check out the full schedule and get tickets
New this year is that the festival is three weeks long, instead of one week as in previous years. Get ready film buffs, the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival schedule has been revealed. Organizers said in a statement Tuesday, July 18, 2023, that the three-week-long "celebration of black arts and culture" will be held Aug. 9 - 26, 2023. Black Arts MKE is producing the … [Read more...] about MKE Black Theatre Festival, Aug. 9-27: Check out the full schedule and get tickets
‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns to kick off holiday season in Milwaukee
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. Set in Milwaukee rather than Bethlehem, this joyous and hopeful re-telling of Hughes’ original 1961 play incorporates poetry, music, … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns to kick off holiday season in Milwaukee
Audition notice: ‘Black Nativity By Langston Hughes’
Black Arts MKE is seeking performers for its holiday musical production of Black Nativity By Langston Hughes - a testament to the timeless work of Langston Hughes, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African American perspective. Directed by Dimonte Henning, Black Nativity By Langston Hughes will be staged at the … [Read more...] about Audition notice: ‘Black Nativity By Langston Hughes’
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
On June 24, 2022, nine Milwaukee-area students completed the I AM. Master Class Dance Camp and received Certificates of Achievement. The dance camp was a 5-day immersive dance experience for middle and high school students interested in careers in dance. I AM. Master Class gave local youth exposure to instructor James Gilmer, an accomplished black artist with the … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Black Arts MKE presented a community night preview performance of "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. This holiday season marks the 5th year that the play has preformed in Milwaukee and has become an annual holiday tradition for families here in the community. This year the play is directed … [Read more...] about Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center