Black Nativity December 10–28, 2025, and Cast

BLACK NATIVITY

By Langston Hughes Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton Music Direction by Sam L. Townsend, Jr.Choreographed by Vania C. Bynum Presented in partnership with The Hansberry Project

December 10–28, 2025

Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play returns! Featuring 30 performers, a live band, powerful vocals, a citywide gospel choir—and a chance to sing along. The magic and joy of the Christmas story is brought to life with vivid colors, dance and music. A joyful holiday celebration for all ages and beliefs that will have you leaping to your feet.

Celebrate the holiday season at this joyful community gathering! Langston Hughes’ Gospel Song-Play returns to Intiman Theatre for the third year in this all-new, reimagined production.

The Christmas story gets a soulful retelling with actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. The poetry and vision of Langston Hughes combines with gospel renditions of your favorite carols, and you’ll have the chance to raise your voice and sing-along. A stirring experience for families of all backgrounds and beliefs that shares the importance of hope and community.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the joy and magic of this Seattle tradition. 

Cast announced for Intiman’s Black Nativity

SEATTLE, WA — Intiman Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for the beloved holiday tradition, Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. Now in its third year, the re-imagined production will run December 10-28, 2025, at Broadway Performance Hall (1625 Broadway, Seattle 98122). Presented in partnership with The Hansberry Project, the show features a cast of more than 30 and a city-wide gospel choir, including fresh voices joining for the first time. The production is overseen by Valerie Curtis-Newton (director), Sam L. Townsend, Jr. (music director), and Vania C. Bynum (choreographer).

The principal cast welcomes Marlette Buchanan, Earley Dean, and Gerald Germajesty Price alongside returning members Felicia Loud and Esther Okech.

New voices joining the choir are: DuWayne Andrews Jr., Isaiah Banks, Cynelle Harris Brooks, Antoine Jones, Bria Manaway, Anna M. Porkalob, and Ngwedi Albetina Selepe. Returning members include: Sadiaa Alexander, Rontrell J. Brimmer, Gena Brooks, Sherri Charleston, Deneen Grant, Josephine Howell, Dana M. Jackson, Samara Reign, Sa'Nia Lewis, Antwoine Parmer, Maya Russell and Maelu Strange.

Neve Nataia Lowery joins the dance ensemble with Iverson Harding (returning from 2023), Jerom Bix, DaeZhane Day, and Ayanna Omar. The full band is returning including leader Dotcy Isom with Arthur Nelson, Chandler Williams, and Phillip Winston.

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:The Christmas story gets a soulful retelling with actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. The poetry and vision of Langston Hughes combines with gospel renditions of your favorite carols – with the chance to raise your voice and sing-along. A stirring experience for families of all backgrounds and beliefs that shares the importance of joy, hope, and community.

All ticket tiers are now on sale, ranging from $25-$110. Groups of 10 or more save 30% by emailing groupsales@intiman.org. 20 Free for Everyone tickets distributed before every show at the box office (limit 2 per person). Learn more or book your tickets today at intiman.org.