Black Nativity

Like nothing else on stage in Seattle, Black Nativity embraces a celebration of faith, a generosity of spirit, and the infectious joy of a rousing gospel songfest. It brings together diverse performers from our community: Gospel Queen and music director, the majestic Pastor Patrinell Wright, and members of her Total Experience Gospel Choir; Black Nativity Choir members and musicians who have sung, shouted, soared and stomped with the sounds of gospel, opera, jazz and blues; and gifted dancers, many of them teens. All of them are brought together and guided by the artistry of director Jacqueline Moscou and choreographer Kabby Mitchell III.

Black Nativity has always embraced both change and tradition. Each year, different artists, songs and poems have joined well-loved favorites, maintaining the inclusive warmth that our audiences love, and adding new pleasures, new friends and creating new favorites with each passing year.