The show was inspired by "Black Nativity," Langston Hughes's "gospel song-play," as he called it.

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is a re-telling of the classic Nativity story with gospel music.

One was Annette Brown, who went on to become a choreographer and the ballet mistress for "Black Nativity."

Ms. Brown was talking before the evening performance of "Black Nativity" on Saturday, the second-to-last day of this year's run.

Black Nativity is a retelling of the classic Nativity story with an entirely black cast.

Black Nativity is an upcoming American drama musical film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons.

Today's show features "Nutcracker Suite" and "Black Nativity."

Black Nativity (2002)

Black Nativity.

Black Nativity (1961)