National Black Theatre
National Black Theatre was founded in 1968 in the heart of Harlem by the late Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, an award winning, visionary artist and entrepreneur. With a distinguished history of innovative work in its community, NBT is among the oldest Black Theaters in the country, and among the longest owned and operated by a woman of color. NBT is also a pioneer as the first to establish revenue generating Black art complex located at 2031 5th Avenue in Harlem, NY. NBT's core mission remains the same today as it was at the time of its founding, to produce transformational theatrical experiences that enhance African-American cultural identity by telling authentic stories of the Black experience.
Productions (16)
A family's search for a true home is tested by shifting walls and constant displacement.
A powerful blend of ritual, art, and activism honoring ancestral wisdom and Harlem's roots.
A congregation for those past, present and future comes to power in nicHi douglas' new choreopoem.
Based on Lorca's House of Bernarda Alba, this modern adaptation explores issues of class and race.
A woman grows up, conflicted by whether or not she should continue her father's dreams.
A famous gospel singer on her way to a major recording, must face her past.
A modern-day reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet centered around a queer, Black man.
World premiere musical based on the life of South African musical legend and activist Miriam Makeba.
National Black Theatre presents a radio drama about life in prison.
The Bushwick Starr and National Black Theatre present this world premiere, a wide-sweeping concert/play that…
National Black Theatre and Hi-ARTS present a remounting of Liza Jessie Peterson's solo piece about the prison…
National Black Theatre and Classical Theatre of Harlem present RSC actor Paterson Joseph's solo play about…
