THE HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR A MAN NAMED JESUS!!!

Presented by Battle Stage Plays and Huber Community Life Center in observance of Holy Week, it was the return of the hit Gospel stage play, The Homegoing Service for A Man Named Jesus! A Gospel Musical Dramedy, the hit production has drawn sell-out audiences from all over Maryland and beyond! 

Performances took place on Good Friday, April 3, 2026 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, and Martha and Lazarus of Bethany, 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 2026 cast included the Rev. Dr. Alex Stone who preached The Word (Peter); Leonard Stepney, Jr. (Apostle John); soloists C.C. Bowen, (The Women with The Issue of Blood); Shirlethea “LeLe” Holmes (Mary Magdalene); and Randy “Fruity” Roberts (Rufus Jackson).

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

The powerful presentation included musical performances by the Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins Choir under the directorship of Dr. Branch and musician David White accompanied on the organ by the legendary Howard "Buddy" Lakins. We hope to see you at next year's performance! 

For more info. about this production call (443) 531-4787.