10th Annual Black Nativity
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/14/2025
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Each year, Black Arts MKE showcases MKE-based professionals including seasoned and emerging theater talent of color. We provide opportunities for next-gen artists to display their artistic skills and work alongside talented local theatre professionals and the Marcus Center’s outstanding backstage professionals.
This year’s Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is led by the incomparable Sheri Williams Pannell. Show leadership includes returning veteran Music Director Antoine Reynolds Sr., Stage Manager Melissa Wanke*, returning Lighting Designer Colin Gawronski, returning Scenic Designer Ron Scot Fry, Costume Designer Amy Horst* and Choreography led by nationally recognized Davien Kaeson Holton.
Black Arts MKE 10th Anniversary Season is generously supported by Bader Philanthropies, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gruber Law Offices, Harri Hoffman Foundation, Herzfeld Foundation, and Johnson Controls Foundation.
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