Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Even the musical haters should find this show a fun way to celebrate the festivities of the holidays.
Listen - are those steps we hear Santa's reindeer? No, those would be 72 nimble feet of the Rockettes!
The New York Times
Listen - are those steps we hear Santa's reindeer? No, those would be 72 nimble feet of the Rockettes!
The New York Times
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Even the musical haters should find this show a fun way to celebrate the festivities of the holidays.
Why see Radio City Christmas Spectacular?
Celebrate The Holidays The New York Way
As seen on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023!
A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breathtaking way to get you in the Christmas spirit! Now with a BRAND NEW finale and updated special effects!
Beginning in 1933, The Christmas Spectacular is an unforgettable display of sensational singing and dazzling dancing revolving around The Rockettes, the 36-strong world-famous dance troupe, who expertly bring magical Yuletide scenes to life. Expect a series of stunning dance vignettes that include a tender living rendition of The Nativity featuring real camels, sheep, and donkeys, to their very own version of The Nutcracker, complete with life-sized teddy bears dancing with Clara.
Of course, no self-respecting holiday show would be without the great man himself, Santa Claus, drawn on a sleigh by a team of uber-glamorous reindeer. And not forgetting the glorious kickline of "12 days of Christmas" where the Rockettes are bedecked with holly and gold costumes!
A Brand-New Finale
Don't miss the brand-new finale, where 100 drones will be taking flight to create an enchanting holiday light show as you've never seen before. 'Christmas Lights' will follow once the North Star appears in the iconic Nativity scene, where the drones will then fly in various patterns and shapes creating a truly magical spectacle. Alongside this dazzling new performance, the Rockettes will also be donning new costumes and performing brand-new choreography! It's a true Christmas treat for you to enjoy.
The Rockettes
Whether nimbly navigating the classic 'Parade of the Wooden Soldiers' or winding through magical snowy forests dressed as candy canes, the impeccably talented Rockettes are a shining sight, decked out in glamorous costumes (each is adorned with over 3,000 Swarovski crystals) and performing on wondrously designed sets. Audiences will understand why this remarkable extravaganza is seen and beloved by over one million visitors a year.
An exuberant and grand marvel, banish the humbugs from your life and delight the whole family with a pilgrimage to the country's most lavish and loved Christmas Spectacular!
Did You Know?
The costume department have one of the hardest jobs creating and maintaining more than 1,300 costumes that cross the stage in 90 magical minutes throughout the show - each costume is adorned with Swarovski crystals, making them some of the most expensive in showbusiness!
Key Information
Audience
All ages - Children two and over are required to have a ticket.
Run Time
90 minutes without an intermission
Dates
Nov 8 - Jan 5, 2025
Cast
The Radio City Rockettes
Creative
Directed and Choreographed by Julie Branam
Set Designed by Patrick Fahey
Costume Designed by Gregg Barnes, Frank Krenz and Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Designed by David Agress
Reviews
Our review
Glitz, Cheer, Fun
There sure is nothing like it to get you in the Christmas spirit! As Andy Williams would sing... "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
19 reviews, average rating: (3.7 Stars)
Happy mom
Truly Wonderful, Evolved through the years
I used to go to Radio City often as a child, and I last saw the Christmas Spectacular about 10 years ago. Each year, I felt there was always something new added, and so I really looked forward to seeing it with my daughter for the first time together. I knew it would be special, and it was. I was so impressed with the way the show has changed and evolved with multimedia, visuals, and musical tones to appeal all ages. I appreciated the variety and non-stop entertainment. Quite frankly, the Rockettes steal the show - they are an amazing group of beautiful talent. I cannot imagine the amount of rehearsing they do to accomplish the effects of wonder they achieve in this show. Everything else is great, too, the music, and Santa. It is not a perfect show, but with the level of dancing, music, theatrics, acting, and stage changes, I really see the professionalism and creativity shine for Christmas! ... Read more
Terry
Need to change a few things
Seen many times.Always marvelous.Flight through NYC with 3D glasses fantastic.Arched added aesthetics on ceiling fantastic.Reindeer "act" wonderful.Soldier "act" marvelous.Bus and white suits "act" classy.Multiple Santa's "act" marvelous.Ice skaters amazing!1st entry of multi color dressed elves, then Santa's workshop TOOOOO much color and no blending. Doll "act" WAYYY too much visual color and lines on stage. Mosaic arch background clashes with lime green (ugly) doll costumes. Go back to raggedy anne costumes/rosy cheeks- shows off dancing talent and looks AMAZING!The iceberg pointy backdrop horribly clashed with beautiful dancer outfits.My husband said at the first of this "iceberg number" what is this-do your own thing dance?Bad.No symmetry.Then dancing cleaned up, but backdrop overpowered the beauty of the outfits.Next (?) Birds flying on ceiling distracting by five boring singers and blue mud backdrop on stage.Sequined dress dancers great.Why one dance dress black on top and green on bottom.Didn't match.LOVED the manager scene.What we come for.The rest amazing. ... Read more
News
Abigail, November 4th, 2019
Since its inception in 1933, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been a New York holiday tradition. A breath-taking way to get you in the Christmas spirit, fall in love with the production all over again as it returns in 2019!...
Read more 3 Reasons Why You Should See The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Abigail, November 4th, 2019
Since its inception in 1933, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been a New York holiday tradition. A breath-taking way to get you in the Christmas spirit, fall in love with the production all over again as it returns in 2019!...
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