Black Nativity - December 10-January 3.
H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street
http://theateralliance.tix.com
or call 202-399-7993 ext. 2
"Black Nativity is a celebration that tells the original story of the Nativity in scripture, verse, music and dance. Based on the Gospel of St. Luke, combined with the poetry of Langston Hughes, this song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all."
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Also, Black Nativity is FREE for people who live within 5 or 6 blocks of the H Street Playhouse. Go! It's amazing!
Hey Elise, Thanks for mentioneing the Atlas but actually the Coyaba Dance Theatre's Kwanzaa performance is taking place at DancePlace.
You are right in that they had done that same show here 2 or 3 years in a row to sold out houses. But they aren't too far! Check them out:
3225 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017
202-269-1600
DancePlace IS bringing Tappers With Attitude to the Atlas on January 9th
http://www.danceplace.org/Performances.aspx?Sc=233
Thanks!
Oops. I actually posted it because About.com had something up about it. Might want to let them know. I'll send you the link.
wow, thanks for the heads up!
why is it "black"? just curious.
From Wikipedia:
Black Nativity is a retelling of the classic Nativity story with an entirely black cast. Traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. Originally written by Langston Hughes, the show was first performed on Broadway on December 11, 1961, and was one of the first plays written by an African-American to do so. It has been performed in Boston, Massachusetts at Tremont Temple since 1969.
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