Upcoming Shows & Programs

Black Nativity

Black Nativity Postponed TO NEXT WEEKEND Due To Winter Weather

December 19 - 20, 2025

Our upcoming production of Black Nativity will be postponed one weekend due to inclement weather. Originally scheduled for December 12th & 13th, the reimagined and worship-filled celebration will now take place the following weekend, December 19th & 20th, at Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World, Inc. in Forest Park, OH.

Black Nativity, CBTC’s annual holiday tradition inspired by Langston Hughes’ retelling of the Nativity story, enters its 23rd year renewed and centered on this season’s theme: “Jesus: The Way, The Truth, The Life.” 

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for any performance during the rescheduled weekend.

For additional questions or ticket inquiries, please email the official show account at cbtcblacknativity@gmail.com

Black Nativity

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

The mission of Cincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC) is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, children’s theatre, educational programs and community outreach in all aspects of theatre arts. CBTC is committed to increasing literacy, promoting diversity and multiculturalism, pursuing collaborations, and providing access to the arts!

What's New:

Welcome to our  2025 - 2026 season. We have a full schedule of performances and auditions for our new season.

CBTC Lineup for the 2025-2026 Season

Black Nativity

New Dates:

December 19 - 20, 2025

Shoot with a Camera

October 18, 2025 (Every Saturday for 10 weeks)

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Join now! Don't miss the chance to become a Friend of CBTC! Become a member today! Friends of CBTC, are a part of CBTC a theatrical arts organization that enables you to meet new people and enjoy exhilarating theatrical and educational events!

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is growing its "wings"!

After 8 years in our former location, CBTC is finally moving to a space we can call our own..but this old building needs some major work. Your donations will go directly to the renovations of our future home - walls, HVAC, dance studio and more. Donations of any amount [$10 - $100 - $1,000 - $10,000 or anywhere in between] are greatly appreciated! Donors will receive print recognition during this upcoming season.

Since our founding, we have worked with partners and rented space to support our performances, rehearsals and teaching mission. As we look to the future growth and needs of our organization, we need a permanent home: a rehearsal space, a teaching space and a formal studio for our programs.