Located Inside:

Antoinette Hatfield Hall

Brunish Theatre

Black Nativity

Written by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMichael Riley

Langston Hughes' Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.

A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season! Bring the whole family. Make it a block party!

2024/25 PassinArt Theatre Season

The 2024-25 Season is made up of three exciting shows:

  • G​o​d's Fa​v​orite, by Neil Simon, directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray | September 4–29, 2024
  • Black Nativity, by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMIchael Riley | November 27–December 15, 2024
  • D​​​OT, by Colman Domingo, directed by TBA | March 19–April 13, 2025

Brunish Theatre : Upcoming Events

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Black Nativity title art image

PassinArt Theatre presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity at the Portland'5 Brunish Theatre...

Showing: 11/29 - 12/15
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Picture of a Victorian woman holding a glass of wine and text that reads "A Drunk Christmas Carol"

Experience Theatre Project presents A Drunk Christmas Carol Vol. VI: Mrs. Fezzwig's Secret at the...

Showing: 12/20 - 12/21
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Dot

PassinArt Theatre presents Dot at the Portland'5 Brunish Theatre March 19–April 13, 2025, as part...

Showing: 03/19 - 04/13