Black Nativity – Reimagined

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity -- Reimagined,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes that retells the biblical Nativity story. The music is combined with dance, poetry and narrative to deliver a message of joy, hope and liberation. The show runs at WBTT from November 20-December 21, 2025. The holiday hit originates from a script by Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes, titled “Wasn’t That a Mighty Day?” The stage version opened off-Broadway at New York’s Forty-First Street Theatre in 1961. “Black Nativity” returns to the WBTT stage for the fifth time by popular demand – but with numerous updates, including fresh new costumes, choreography, and musical arrangements. The music is a celebratory mash-up of gospel, blues, spiritual and traditional Christmas music, paired with the poetry of Hughes and the creativity of WBTT. Nate Jacobs, WBTT’s founder and artistic director, adapted and is directing the show. Tickets are $59/adults, $24/students and active military (prices includes ticket fees). Call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.