Actress/Singer D'Atra Hicks To Headline Show!
The highly anticipated Gospel stage play production Ursula V. Battle’s Desperate Housewives of The Bible: The Old, The Bold, & The Beautiful will be performed Sat. August 23, 2025 (12 pm & 5 pm) & Sun. August 24, 2025 (4 pm) at Huber Community Life Center, 5700 Loch Raven Blvd. in Baltimore, MD. The show is written by Playwright Ursula V. Battle and Directed by Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch.
Headlining the performance will be actress/singer D’Atra Hicks who has performed in several Tyler Perry plays including Madea’s Family Reunion, and What’s Done in the Dark. Hicks is also known for starring in the Broadway production Mama I Want To Sing and her memorable appearances on Divorce Court. Hicks will portray “Leah Jacob,” who comprises part of a high-stakes, drama-filled love triangle with her sister “Rachel Jacob” played by Gospel singer Travina Harrison. Hicks’ return to Baltimore marks her second appearance in a second Battle Stage Plays production. In 2014, she portrayed “Miss Brooks” in Playwright Battle’s highly successful, sellout production, The Teachers’ Lounge. Hicks’s credits also include Diary of a Mad Black Woman. General Admission Tickets are $25 through August 17, 2025 and $30 after August 17, 2025. A $50 VIP Ticket option ($60 after Aug. 17, 2025) is also available for purchase. VIP Ticket Perks: Priority Entry & Preferred Seating; Early Access (30 mins before show); Skip Ticket Line; Photos with Headliner & Playwright; Autographed Playbill; and Gift Bag. |
Headlining the performance will be actress/singer D’Atra Hicks who has performed in several Tyler Perry plays including Madea’s Family Reunion, and What’s Done in the Dark. Hicks is also known for starring in Mama I Want To Sing and her Divorce Court appearance.
Dravon James of HBO's The Wire portrays the conniving "Lady Jezebel."
Letricia Lofton portrays the shows talk show host "Wendy Wiggins."
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Karen Simmons-Bethea tries to get her claws in some young prey as desperate housewife "Stella Potiphar."
The musical production features an amazing plethora of singing and acting talent, also includes Dravon James (The Wire) as “Lady Jezebel”; Karen Simmons Bethea (Stella Potiphar); Jennell Ferguson (Sarah Abraham); Kay Jefferson (Rachel Jacob) Tanya Brown-Iyesi (Hagar Hawkins); Lenny Stepney, Jr. (Jacob); and R&B singer Randy “Fruity” Roberts (Watch Me Work) who will portray “Bishop Ahab.”
Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins (UV) will also perform as the show’s musical group PRAISE! along with the production’s acclaimed Musical Director Howard “Buddy” Lakins (Michael Angel-o). |
Songstress Travina Harrison portrays desperate housewife "Rachel Jacob".
R&B singer Randy “Fruity” Roberts (Watch Me Work) portrays “Bishop Ahab.”
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Jennell Ferguson portrays "Sarah Abraham".
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David Bell portrays "Abraham" who finds himself caught in the middle of some mess but never loses faith!
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Tanya Brown-Iyesi portrays "Hagar Hawkins."
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Please Note: Rated PG-13! This show brings the drama, the laughs, and a few grown-up truths! It is not suitable for children ages 13 and under. Parental Discretion Advised!
TICKETS!Tickets are now on sale for Desperate Housewives of The Bible: The Old, The Bold, & The Beautiful! Catch the Early Bird Ticket Special right here on battlestageplays.com!
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YOUTUBE SERIES!We are excited to announce our newest production Desperate Housewives of The Bible: The Old, The Bold, & The Beautiful will feature a YouTube Series! Stay Tuned!
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