Overview

Synopsis

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes retells Christianity's famous nativity story with an entirely African-American cast. Traditionally the play has been performed in a gospel style, which includes Christmas carols. The birth of Jesus plays prominently in the play’s production.

Show Information

Book
Langston Hughes
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
1961
Genres
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Woman

Lead

Female

Man

Lead

Male

Narrator

Lead

Either Gender

Elder

Supporting

Male

The Old Woman

Supporting

Female

Four Shepards

Featured

Male

Singers

Ensemble

Either Gender

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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