The company of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay
By Southwester Staff
After two straight years of sold-out runs, the world-renowned step troupe Step Afrika! returns to Arena Stage with their Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
The festive “step-stravaganza” will run December 13 – 22, 2024. Step Afrika!’s blend of the rich African American tradition of stepping with the magic of the season makes for a memorable holiday party. Attendees enjoy laughter, songs, and dance when DJ Nutcracker, his Arctic friends, and award-winning performers amplify the festive atmosphere in this vibrant, fun-filled show. New this year will be Step Afrika!’s tribute to Go-Go, the official music of Washington, DC.
“There genuinely isn’t a better or more entertaining way to get into the holiday spirit,” said Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif in a press release. “We continue to be grateful for Step Afrika! and its partnership with Arena, and we look forward to breaking it down on the Fichandler Stage when this fabulous company returns to us for the holidays to once again fill our theater with stepping, laughter, and holiday cheer.”
“This year alone, Step Afrika! has performed in over 60 cities and countries across the globe, and the Company is excited to be home in Washington, D.C. for the holidays,” says Step Afrika! Founder and Executive Producer C. Brian Williams in a press release. “In honor of our 30th Anniversary, Step Afrika! will bring over 17 multi-talented dancers and musicians to Arena Stage in one of our biggest holiday shows ever!”
Ticket prices start at $45 plus applicable fees, prior to available discounts for those aged 35 and under; military, first responder, and educator discounts; student discounts; and “Southwest Nights” for those living and working in the District’s Southwest neighborhood.
For Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show, Arena Stage offers a limited quantity of Family Four Packs consisting of four tickets for only $169, while supplies last. Family Four Packs can be purchased only by phone at 202-488-3300, Tuesday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, visit arenastage.org.