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Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
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You never forget the memories you make at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. From the moment you walk into Radio City Music Hall to the very last dazzling dance number, experience the magic that only Rockettes can create. Bring your family for a one-of-a-kind tradition, where wooden soldiers dance, ice skaters glide, snowflakes swirl—and the unmistakable spirit of Christmas in New York City comes alive.
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Anuradha Banerji
Morris Plains, NJ228 contributions
Mesmerizing show!
Dec 2022 • Family
What a spectacular! Loved the coordination! The synchronization of the artists.. the music, the makeup! Worth the time and money! We were there with a 5 year old and could see how much he enjoyed!

Recommend you to bring your little ones for this show
Written 15 May 2023
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Brian T
London, UK6,782 contributions
Precision dancing, but poor crowd control for entrance
Dec 2022 • Friends
The Rockettes are quite a famous American dance team noted for their highly precise and extremely intricate dance routines. They are especially known for their annual Christmas spectacular which they perform at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City; they’ve been doing this Christmas show for over 90 years. It seems its a bit of a Christmas tradition when visiting New York City to attend a performance; the hall in which the Rockettes perform seats thousands; tickets sell out quickly and you will need to book well in advance to secure a performance.

Our party of four attended the 10.00pm performance on Christmas night. By and large it’s a great show, full of Christmas joy, humour, music and of course, incredibly spectacular precision dancing. We enjoyed the opportunity to see this dedicated troupe of dancers.

However, there’s a few things that you need to be aware of:
1. Some animals (that is live, real animals) feature in some of the performance.
2. The attempts to portray diversity amongst the troupe of dancers were minimal.
3. The arrangements for patrons to enter the Radio City Music Hall are chaotic, disorganised and seriously disgraceful. The line-up is long, poorly organised and managed, with half-hearted attempts by staff at the venue to put some order into the queueing system. It was an absolute scramble once entry was allowed. Bags are searched, and cameras are not allowed. Get there well before the start of the show, and be respectful and patient.
4. The fact that patrons were still being admitted to the theatre 20 minutes after the show had commenced was frustrating to have to keep standing to let people move past you for their seats was certainly annoying.
5. Photography is not permitted during the performance, a requirement that was frequently disregarded by some patrons; it was annoying to have to dodge mobile phones being held up by people in front of you.

By all means see this take in this show if you are in New York City, and appreciate the Christmas spirit it endeavours to convey.
Written 26 March 2023
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Gosiak A
2 contributions
Don't go if you are elderly or disabled.
Dec 2022
The show was beautiful but getting inside the Radio City building was a terrible event! There were hundreds and hundreds of people in a line, to get inside the building. My father (he is 80 years old and walks with crutches) and I were directed by an employee to the closest entrance and got harassed by a man with 4 women because we "cut" in the front of the group. It was humiliating for both of us and it put a dark cloud on the whole experience. It all happened because hundreds of people were trying to enter the building at once. I don't plan to attend Christmas Spectacular' show again because of the entry experience. There is a total lack of organization at the entrance, the chaos is scary and the whole adventure with the entrance was extremely dangerous. It seems that the organizers don't think about the elderly and the disabled.Awful entry experience
Written 28 February 2023
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bagsgettinround
Brisbane, Australia63 contributions
Absolutely Fantastic
Dec 2022
A long trip from Australia to see this show which was on my bucket list and worth every penny and travel hours to get there. If anyone is thinking of seeing this show, do not hesitate it is soooo good.
Written 24 February 2023
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Catherine H
New York, New York, United States218 contributions
Great night out
Dec 2022 • Friends
Great show, have not been to Christmas spectacular for a few years. It never disappoints. Love how they have subtle changes every few years but always manage to keep the favorite parts
Written 9 February 2023
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Carmen E
London, UK107 contributions
Must see in New York.
Dec 2022 • Family
Super visit with family.

Must see when in New York. I’d recommend not sitting too far towards the rear in order to see the costumes in detail.
Written 29 January 2023
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Rob13501
New Hartford, NY121 contributions
GREAT SHOW!
Jan 2023 • Couples
This had always been in our bucket-list. The experience definitely lived up to its billing. We had a great time hanging out in the Christmas crush of people to see the show in the main lobby. Our seats were in Orchestra 4 (center) row R. You’ll in the pics that this was below the overhang of the second floor. My recommendation is to get something in row L or closer to enjoy the full effect!
Written 16 January 2023
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reetz101
Dumfries, UK49 contributions
Amazing Christmas show!
Jan 2023 • Family
Just a dream! Loved the show, visited as a party of 8. Myself,partner 2 kids 4,6 and both sets grandparents. Papas having zero interest in dance but i dragged everyone along as part of our family holiday from Scotland.

Everyone loved the show, Santa kept it flowing.
Also the orchestra are fantastic!

Each number had something to give.

wooden soldiers, the crowd erupted upon the Rockettes appearance in the original costumes etc evoking heaps of nostalgia for people, this was my first time and it was simply stunning.

The rag-dolls, New York at Christmas and sleigh ride to name a few were all fantastic. It was all fantastic. The highlight for me was the Nativity❤️ loved it,very emotional.

An amazing must see original show. Bucket list ticked off!
Written 12 January 2023
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sunnyshine579
Knoxville, TN166 contributions
Fun!
Dec 2022
It was a great show! Not exactly what I expected, but really fun! I think I expected more dancing from the rockettes. There were dancing bears and Santa for most of the show. Very glad went and definitely recommend seeing once in your life! We were given 3D glasses for a tiny 1 minute part in the show, that was a waste in my opinion.
Written 3 January 2023
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Danny C
Wetumpka, AL75 contributions
Spectacular!!!
Dec 2022 • Couples
What a Great Show!!!!!!!! It was amazing and so much more than we were expecting. I thought it would be mainly the Rockets dancing. Which would be great, but no……. Camels, sheep, donkeys, Santa, a huge bus, and a whole show that was very entertaining and complex and over the top well done! We will go again as I understand that it changes every year. Our favorite show out of five and worth every penny.
Written 2 January 2023
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