by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin
Music Directed by e’Marcus Harper-Short
Choreographed by Princess Mhoon
Nov 29, 2014 - Jan 4, 2015
This holiday classic returns to Theater Alliance with the fresh voice of director Eric Ruffin, as Hughes chronicles and celebrates the Nativity, while also celebrating the miracle of Blackness. Hughes’ retelling of the Nativity Story encourages audiences to find joy and beauty in being Black, which will ultimately lead to peace and hope for the world and will be one’s salvation. This timeless story asks audiences to look inward and find the wonder in life itself.
Cast
Natasha Gallop
Marquis D. Gibson
G. Carlos Henderson
Jason Johnson
Ny’a Johnson
Shanté M. Moore
Thomascena Nelson
Roy Patten Jr.
Krislynn Perry
Elton Pittman
Addison Switzer
Jakiya Ayanna
Production Team
Director Eric Ruffin
Music Director e’Marcus Harper-Short
Choreographer Princess Mhoon
Scenic Designer Brian Gillick
Costume Designer Collin Ranney
Lighting Designer Chistopher Annas-Lee
Dramaturgy Faedra Carpenter
Stage Manager Eric Swartz
November 29, 2014 – December 7, 2014
Bowie State University
December 11, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Anacostia Playhouse
2015 Helen Hayes Awards
Winner
- Outstanding Musical
- Ensemble in a Musical
- Musical Direction
Nominee
- Director in a Musical
- Choreography in a Musical
- Costume Design
- Lead Actress in a Musical – Ny’a Johnson
- Lead Actress in a Musical – Thomascena Nelson
- Lead Actress in a Musical – Krislynn Perry
- Lead Actor in a Musical – G. Carlos Henderson
- Lead Actor in a Musical – Roy Patten, Jr.
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