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Brimming with Gospel and African Dance, “Black Nativity” Lights Up Crossroads Theatre


By Jesse & Dave, JerseyArts.com

originally published: 12/09/2016

 Brimming with Gospel and African Dance, “Black Nativity” Lights Up Crossroads Theatre

Join Jesse and Dave as Crossroads Theatre Company rehearses  Langston Hughes’ groundbreaking show “Black Nativity.” Infused with masterful storytelling, ritual and African dance, this retelling of the classic Nativity rings in the holiday season with an array of music and dance styles. Filled with poetry and movement, “Black Nativity” is on stage in New Brunswick December 9-18. For tickets and more information, visit www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org.




 
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About the author: Jesse North is a journalist based in New York. Through the mediums of digital video and articles for both print and digital, his coverage includes breaking news, politics, crime, celebrity news, and entertainment features with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the arts. Jesse’s work has been seen on NBC News, Us Weekly, Broadway.com, Entertainment Weekly, People, and 92nd Street Y. Jesse is also a roller coaster enthusiast and Ben & Jerry’s connoisseur. | Dave Tavani is a freelance video story teller and photographer. In addition to contributing to Jersey Arts, Dave works mainly for nonprofit and arts organizations in the Philadelphia area. His recent clients include Visit Philadelphia, The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, McCarter Theatre Center, Philadelphia Magazine, The Food Trust, Association for Public Art, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and basset hound.

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