Black Nativity: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Black Nativity is a retelling of the classic Nativity story, performed by an entirely Black cast. Featuring a wide range of Christmas carols and original songs, this gospel-infused holiday musical intertwines religious and inspirational themes throughout the performance.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1961)
Cast Size: 18
Genre: Religious
Setting: BCE
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Traditional
Book: Langston Hughes
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1962)➝
Resources
Licensing: Dramatic Publishing➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Black Artists, Christmas, Gospel, Religious
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