Want to see the Rockettes and their amazing field work in person this holiday season? Head to Radio City Music Hall, where you can see 36 Rockettes at each presentation of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, one of New York City’s most iconic Christmas events. His precision dance moves and kicks are truly impressive to experience in person. The classic “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” is still part of the production and it is fascinating to watch the Rockettes move in perfect harmony.
The show features a number of live animals, including camels, sheep and donkeys that appear in the “Living Nativity” scene at the end of the production. The animals actually live at Radio City Music Hall with their handlers for the show’s nine-week run, and can sometimes be seen outside of Radio City exercising early in the morning or late at night.
In 2013, the show first introduced “Snow” into production – it includes plenty of high-tech glimpses, including GPS-enabled snowflakes, as well as the Rockettes.
The show is recommended for all ages, which means that they will allow children of all ages to participate in the performance, but it does not necessarily mean that you should bring your child. Consider what your attention span is like, and don’t forget to think about naps, meals, and bedtime when booking your tickets. You don’t want to spend a lot of money to take your child to see the show and then have to leave because they can’t stand it, and you certainly don’t want your child to disturb other people who are there to enjoy the show. .
Tips for attending
Before you buy tickets to see the show, there are insider information you should know.
- Doors open an hour before the performance. It is recommended to arrive about 20-30 minutes before the show begins to give yourself time to explore Radio City Music Hall, go to the restrooms, and get any food or drink you want.
- There is no coat / bag check, but you can check your stroller.
- The performances last 90 minutes without intermission.
- Some parts of the show require the use of 3-D glasses.
- There are many things to buy at the theater, such as popcorn, candy, and souvenirs. Be prepared to take advantage or inform your children in advance about what you will and will not buy. After spending all the money on tickets, it’s surprising how expensive the little extras can be in the theater.
- Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the art deco rooms for men and women before the show.
- Once the show is over, the audience clears up pretty quickly – there are so many performances (between two and six a day!) That they need to prepare the theater for the next show.
- Plan to walk or take the subway home after your performance. Taxis can be very difficult to find during peak holiday season and nothing is less fun than standing on a cold street corner with two children trying to hail a cab. Alternatively, you can give Uber a try, although the price hike can make the service expensive during popular times.
Tips for buying tickets
Because this is a spectacular holiday, tickets for the show will be quite expensive.
- Tickets are more expensive during peak holiday weeks and on weekends. Catch the show before Thanksgiving for the most affordable price.
- There are no special tickets for children, although children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket of their own as long as they sit on someone’s lap during the performance.
- Not surprisingly, the closer you get to the stage, the more expensive the tickets will be. That said, you can still get a great experience from the seats further back – the theater was designed so there are no obstacles in the way of the stage.
- If your dates are limited, buy your tickets well in advance to ensure you get the best seats in your ticket category.
