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interACT presents “Black Nativity” One Weekend Only December 15-17
December 15, 2017 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
$30 – $35
interACT Theatre Productions presents the holiday classic Black Nativity for one weekend only at the Baird Theatre on Three, in partnership with the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. The musical opens this Friday, December 15th and closes Sunday, December 17th for four performances total. 100% of proceeds will go to benefit the Coalition to support their mission to achieve and sustain the benefits of a thriving, racially integrated, and truly inclusive community that serves as a model for the nation.
Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 7:30pm, and the Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 3:00pm. Online tickets are discounted at $30 here until 2 hours prior to the performance. All tickets purchased at the box office in person are $35 and are available starting one hour before showtime. Tickets cannot be purchased by phone.
Black Nativity cast & crew
Black Nativity is a retelling of the Nativity story with a predominantly black cast, and uses dialogue, narrative, pantomime, gospel song, and folk spirituals to bring the story to life. It was written by poet and playwright Langston Hughes, with music arranged by Aaron Robinson. This production is directed by Broadway actress Brandi Chavonne Massey (Wicked, Caroline or Change, Jekyll and Hyde) with musical direction by Tiffany Chung, Jake Ezzo, and Holland Jancaitis.
