The Homegoing Service for A Man Named Jesus Returns to Huber Good Friday!

Returns to Huber Community Life Center Good Friday April 18, 2024

2 SHOWS ONLY!!!! 12 PM & 5 PM

The Homegoing Service For A Man Named Jesus

Presented by Battle Stage Plays and Huber Community Life Center in observance of Holy Week, it’s the return of the hit Gospel stage play, The Homegoing Service for A Man Named Jesus! A Gospel Musical Dramedy, the hit production draws sell-out audiences year after year! Early Bird Tickets are only $10 until March 23, 2025!

Performances will take place Good Friday, April 18, 2025 (12 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at the Huber Community Life Center, 5700 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239. Written by award-winning Playwright Ursula V. Battle and Directed by highly-acclaimed director Dr. Gregory Branch, this powerful modern-day depiction tells the story of some of Jesus’ many miracles as told by those whose lives were forever changed by them.

The Disciples, The Woman at The Well, The Woman with The Issue of Blood, Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany, Nicodemus, and others are among the unforgettable characters sharing their stories during a funeral service being held after the crucifixion at The Glorious Congregation of The Gospel of Jesus Christ Upon This Rock Church of The Redeemed Tabernacle.

The cast will include Rev. Dr. Carl Solomon, Pastor of United Baptist Church (Peter), Leonard Stepney, Jr. (Apostle John); soloists C.C. Bowen, (The Women with The Issue of Blood); Shirlethea “LeLe” Holmes (Mary Magdalene); Will Green (Barabbas); and Randy “Fruity” Roberts (Rufus Jackson).

Tanya Brown-Iyesi returns as the hilarious usher Martha of Bethany along with her counterparts The Hype Ushers! The production also features Baltimore mortician Carlton C. Douglass (Joseph of Arimathea), owner of the Carlton C. Douglass Funeral Home.

The powerful presentation will include musical performances by the Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins Choir under the directorship of musician extraordinaire David White accompanied on the organ by the legendary Howard "Buddy" Lakins.

Shows sold out last year, so get your tickets early at the discounted price! $20 after March 23, 2025; and $25 after April 6, 2025. Ticket Sales are FINAL. No Refunds. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

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For more information call (443) 531-4787, (443) 531-5839 or visit www.battlestageplays.com.

Featuring Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins (UV).

The Rev. Dr. Carl Solomon, Pastor of United Baptist Church returns as "Peter" and brings the "Eulogy" for Jesus intertwined with "7 Last Words."

Tanya Brown-Iyesi returns as the hilarious "Usher Martha of Bethany."

Mortician Carlton C. Douglass returns as Joseph of Aramathea.

The production's soloist include Charisse Caldwell Bowen.

Lenny Stepney, Jr. portrays "Apostle John".

The production also features renowned musician Howard "Buddy" Lakins.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Huber Community Life Center, 5700 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, United States