After Nearly A Decade, Intiman’s “Black Nativity” Returns!

It was an annual holiday tradition for many years at Intiman Theatre but it’s been a decade since Seattle audiences have had a chance to revel in the gospel glory of BLACK NATIVITY, Langston Hughes’ soulful retelling of the Christmas story with the addition of some gorgeous music! It returns to Seattle for three weeks only starting December 12th and running through the 30th at Broadway Performance Hall (corner of Broadway and Pine) on the Seattle Central College campus in an all new staging by acclaimed director Valerie Curtis-Newton artistic director of The Hansberry Project who co-produces the new production with Intiman.

Several cast and crew members from previous productions of Black Nativity will be involved including beloved Seattle actress Shaunyce Omar who will play the Narrator. The cast also features Felicia Loud, Esther Okech, Yusef Seevers, and Jarron A. Williams backed by a 16 person gospel choir and live band.

This very popular show is already selling out certain nights and getting low on tickets for many others…go to https://www.intiman.org/black-nativity/ to snag your ticket today!

From the press release:

Shaunyce Omar is returning to the project, and will play the Narrator. She says, “we are proudly standing upon the legacy & foundation that Pat (Patrinell Wright, former Music Director) and Jackie (Jacqueline Moscou, former director) have created while also forging ahead and building towards our new vision.” 

The Hansberry Project’s Artistic Director Valerie Curtis-Newton will direct. Sam Townsend will return to the project as Music Director, after singing in the original production’s choir and assisting the former music director, Patrinell ‘Pat’ Wright, the “First Lady of Gospel.” Choreographer Vania C. Bynum is also returning after performing in the original.

ABOUT THE PLAY:

The Christmas story gets a soulful retelling with actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, and a city-wide gospel choir. The poetry and vision of Langston Hughes combines with gospel renditions of beloved carols, and the second act includes a rousing audience sing-along. It’s a joyful experience for families of all backgrounds and beliefs that shares the importance of hope and community.

The creative team is rounded out by Jennifer Zeyl (scenic design), Danielle Nieves (costumes), Robert Aguilar (lighting), Matt Starritt (sound), Steve Sneed (assistant director), Phillip Randall (stage manager) and Madelyn Salvucci (assistant stage manager).

All ticket tiers are now on sale at intiman.org, ranging from $20-$115. FREE FOR EVERYONE tickets: 20 free walk-up tickets will be distributed 60mins before each performance on a first come, first served basis (limit 2 per person). Intiman Members receive 30% off all ticket purchases with Membership starting at just $8/month. Group sales discounts are also available, book your group by emailing groupsales@intiman.org.