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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‘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’
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
Fifth annual ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ seeks actors
Black Arts MKE is seeking performers for its 5th annual 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 Bible scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African American perspective. Directed by Malkia Stampley, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will … [Read more...] about Fifth annual ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ seeks actors
‘Black Nativity’ by Langston Hughes returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for 2018
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will run December 7-16, 2018 with a special Community Night preview performance on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. Directed by Bronzeville Arts Ensemble’s co-founder Malkia Stampley, the production features returning music director/arranger, Antoine Reynolds and choreography by Daync Studio’s … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity’ by Langston Hughes returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for 2018