The Tap Dance Kid was nominated for seven Tony Awards (including Best Musical) and follows the story of an upper-middle-class Black family and a 10-year-old’s dream of becoming a professional tap dancer despite the challenges posed by his lawyer father and society. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon (
A Raisin in the Sun) leads this revival, bringing a fresh take to the production with new tap sequences by choreographer Jared Grimes (
After Midnight) to hits such as “Fabulous Feet” and a concert adaptation by Lydia Diamond (
Stick Fly), reminding us of the power of family and dance as a force of healing.
SYNOPSIS:
Directed by Kenny Leon
Chreography by Jared Grimes
Concert Adaptation by Lydia Diamond
Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert
Featuring: Tracee Beazer, Alexander Bello, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Joshua Henry, Trevor Jackson, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Chance K. Smith, Adrienne Walker
Show Times: Wednesday-Friday @7:30PM, Saturday @2PM & 8PM, Sunday @2PM & 7PM
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