(The Conversation) — ‘Black Nativity’ may be different each time ... The script calls for “no set (only a platform of various levels,) a star and a place for a manger.” ...

“Black Nativity” is a cherished cultural tradition ... The script calls for “no set (only a platform of various levels,) a star and a place for a manger.” Hughes was an appreciator of ...

“Black Nativity,” originally titled “Wasn’t That a Mighty Day,” is rooted in gospel music. The 27 songs in the original text serve as a sonic framing tool. It was to have a large choir – 160 singers ...

Dallas Theater Center’s industrious A Christmas Carol or the gospel-fueled Black Nativity at Bishop Arts Theatre Center. The Act 1 party scene that sets up the fantastical second half of The ...