The legendary Langston Hughes was a queer celebrated American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist as is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.  In 1961 he adapted the Nativity story imto a musical play  BLACK NATIVITY, which was performed off Broadway by an entirely black cast. Hughes was the author of the book, with the lyrics and music being derived from traditional Christmas carols, sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show.

This gospel-infused retelling of the Nativity story honors Black heritage and spirituality. Its been performed every Christmas since then all over the US, including a production by the Brévo Theatre directed by Zaylin Yates, with choreography by Terrence “TM” Pride—for the past two years in South Florida. 

This year’s expanded run will take place in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with performances at the Sandrell Rivers Theater in Miami Dec. 11 – 14 and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 18 – 21 in Fort Lauderdale. The concert version on Dec. 6 kicks off the cross-county run at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Tickets for the concert version event start at $25 and can be purchased at Brévo Theatre as well as the individual venues –  show tickets start at $45.