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MR. RICKY CALLS A MEETING
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Feb. 17-19
National Underground Freedom Center [Downtown]

Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jackie Robinson, and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey meet in 1947 to discuss a strategy for dropping a baseball bombshell: promoting a black to the major leagues. That is the premise of this brilliant and timely play. Issues raised include compensation for the possible demise of the Negro leagues and the advisability of one at a time integration. If you want freedom of opportunity, do you play by the white’s rules or do you demand that he play by yours?

• Fri, Feb. 17 at 7:30pm
• Sat, Feb. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
• Sun, Feb. 19 at 6pm

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BLACK NATIVITY: God is In Control
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 3-10
Word of Deliverance [Forest Park]

This illustrious story of joyfulness personal struggle and the powerful discovery of faith, this spirited performance is filled with a taste of African American flavor, impactful sounds of music, praise and worship song. Dance with a burst of energetic astonishing costuming and prophetic story telling the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is overjoyed to feature this new and exhilarating celebration of the birth of Jesus, adapted for today’s audience come see the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company bring the true meaning of Christmas to the light.

• Sat, Dec. 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm
• Fri, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm
• Sat, Dec. 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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BLACK NATIVITY
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 10-12
World of Deliverance Ministries [Forest Park]

The “Black Nativity” originated in 1961 and was performed Off-Broadway by Langston Hughes. The modified celebration of the birth of Jesus exhibits more than just another Christmas production. This illustrious story is filled with joyfulness as it expresses one of the Bible’s most prevailing narratives that took place in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. The spirited performance is presented with a taste of African American flavor.  “Black Nativity” articulates not only the story of Jesus’ birth, but also the splendiferous sound of Gospel music! The production is a commemoration of how many celebrate the amazing story Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary both nationally and internationally. The “Black Nativity” is a recurring favorite and CBTC is elated to feature a new exhilarating and diverse show each and every year. The production is filled with impactful sounds of music, praise and worship, song and dance, bursts of energetic, astounding costuming, and prophetic storytelling! What a grand experience this will be. Come and see the enjoyment that so many others have for years. You don’t want to miss CBTC bring the true meaning of Christmas to light with inspirational music and dance!

12/7/21 – All patrons must present either proof of vaccination or negative COVID PCR Test and must also wear a mask to attend a performance.

• Fri, Dec. 10 at 7:30pm
• Sat, Dec. 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm
• Sun, Dec. 12 at 4pm

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