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Step Afrika!’s

Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY “STEP-STRAVAGANZA”!

The world’s first holiday show incorporating the African American tradition of stepping, Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is a feast for the eyes and ears. You’ll laugh, you’ll sing, and you’ll dance—yes, dance, along with Step Afrika!’s award-winning dancers on Arena’s fabulous Fichandler Stage!—as “DJ Nutcracker” sets the tone for a joy-filled, family-friendly holiday “step-stravaganza” like no other.

Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is made possible through generous funding from.

This production was also made possible by the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities.

We are grateful to Destination DC for their promotional support of this production.

Cast

KENNETH L. ALEXANDER

NYA CHRISTIAN

JEROD COLEMAN

ARIEL DYKES

KEOMI GIVENS JR.

KAMALA HARGROVE

NEPRI JAMES

TERRENCE JOHNSON

CONRAD R. KELLY II

ISAIAH O'CONNOR

NA’IMAH RAY

VALENCIA ODEYKA EMONNI SPRINGER

ERICKA STILL

BRIE TURNER

JOSEPH VASQUEZ

PELHAM WARNER JR.

ROBERT WARNSLEY

JEEDA BARRINGTON

Creative

C. BRIAN WILLIAMS

Founder and Executive Producer

LAMAR LOVELACE

Executive Director

MFONISO AKPAN

Artistic Director

MARIANNE MEADOWS

Lighting Designer/Production Manager

Photos

The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Margot Schulman.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Margot Schulman.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Margot Schulman.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Margot Schulman.
The company of Step Afrika!'s "Magical Musical Holiday Step Show" at Arena Stage. Photo by Margot Schulman.

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LIVING LOCAL DMV: Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

A THEATRE GOER'S THOUGHTS

"It is, indeed, a magical and musical holiday celebration that has become a holiday tradition to many in the Washington area."

MARYLAND THEATRE GUIDE

"Step Afrika!’s unique fusion of stepping, dance, a celebration of rhythm, culture, and joy, left me full of holiday spirit."

BROADWAYWORLD

"Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show...sets a high standard for all holiday pieces."

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