Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Radio City Rockettes—A Timeless Tradition
On December 28, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened its doors in Rockefeller Center. Since then, more than 300 million people have enjoyed stage shows, concerts, movies, and other special events at this world-famous venue, the largest indoor theater in the world.
The Music Hall is perhaps best known as the home to the legendary precision dance company, The Rockettes. They have been performing to sell-out crowds since their debut in 1933. Along with being famous for their high-kicking chorus line, their 8-week Christmas spectacular has become a magnificent tradition, performed in five shows a day, seven days a week, for over 75 years! This year’s breath-taking show includes “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” first performed in 1933; “The Nutcracker,” and a living Nativity. With its extravaganza of snowflakes and streamers, carols and hymns, and a live orchestra that magically appears from beneath the stage, the Rockettes provide grand entertainment with timeless appeal.
If you are one of the lucky (crazy?) people who celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City, catching a Rockettes performance is a great way to ring in the new year! If you can’t make it to the Big Apple, we suggest enjoying a version of the show at home with our Radio City Christmas Spectacular on DVD. Or, usher in 2010 by piecing together a 4D version of “the city that never sleeps!”
posted by Betty at
9:13 AM
<< Home