The stage is set once more for the triumphant return of "Black Nativity," the celebrated holiday production originally conceived by the legendary poet and playwright Langston Hughes. Presented by Intiman Theatre from Dec. 10 to 28 at Seattle’s Broadway Performance Hall, this revival has established itself as a powerful annual touchstone, re-igniting a sense of community, faith, and cultural pride in Seattle. Drawing from the experiences of its cast and crew, the production stands as both a devoted homage to tradition and an enriching experience for a new generation.

Associate Director Faith Bennett Russell described the production’s essence as a retelling of the Christmas story from "a cultural afrodiasporic lens," meticulously honoring the traditional narrative while infusing it with Black culture and traditions.

Co-conductor and co-director Josephine Howell passionately emphasized that the production is more of an experience than a show, serving as an essential communal gathering and a space for unapologetically Black expression. While the first act maintains the scriptural structure of the story, the second act transforms from a traditional service into a lively community sing-along. Dance caption Daezhane Day noted the powerful, familial connection “Black Nativity” forges, where audience members are invited to "let go and cry and shout and sing.”

“Black Nativity” is showing from December 10 to 28, 2025 at the Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle. Get your tickets now at intiman.org.

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