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

The Homegoing Service For A Man Named Jesus

Returns to Huber Community Life Center Good Friday April 3, 2026!

2 SHOWS ONLY!!!! 12 PM & 5 PM EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!

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! General Admission Early Bird Tickets are only $15 until March 15, 2026!

Performances will take place Good Friday, April 3, 2026 (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, and Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany 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 a surprise guest preacher who will portray "Aposle Peter"; Leonard Stepney, Jr. (Apostle John); soloists C.C. Bowen, (The Women with The Issue of Blood); Shirlethea “LeLe” Russell (Mary Magdalene); Will Green (Barabbas); Randy “Fruity” Roberts (Rufus Jackson) and other preachers, singers, and performers.

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, the legendary Howard "Buddy" Lakins.

Shows sold out last year, so get your tickets early at the discounted price! General Admission Early Bird Tickets are $15 until March 15, 2026; $25 after March 15, 2026; and $30 after March 29, 2026.

A VIP Ticket option is also available. VIP Tickets purchased at the Early Bird ticket price are $40 before March 15, 2026 and $50 after March 15, 2026. VIP Ticket Perks: Priority Entry & Preferred Seating; Skip Ticket Line; Photos with The Playwright and Cast; Autographed Playbill; and Gift Bag.

Free Parking is available, but you must arrive early.

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

Featuring Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins (UV).

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

Minister Shelethea Russell performing "Because of The Blood" returns as "Mary Magdalene."

Mortician Carlton C. Douglass returns as Joseph of Aramathea.

The production's soloist include Charisse Caldwell Bowen who porrays "The Woman With The Issue of Blood."

National R&B recording artist Randy Roberts will perform in the production.

Lenny Stepney, Jr. portrays "Apostle John".

The Homegoing Service For a Man Named Jesus sells out every year! Don't get left out! Get your tickets EARLY!

The production features renowned musician Howard "Buddy" Lakins as "Brother Fingers" .

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