TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE 2023
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE RADIO CITY
ROCKETTES, PRESENTED BY QVC
Featuring "Dance of the Frost Fairies" –
Last Season's Reimagined Lyrical Number that Captivated
Audiences with Stunning Visuals & Incredible
Technology
Running November 17,
2023 Through January 1, 2024 –
Only At Radio City Music Hall
NEW
YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of "Christmas in July," Madison Square Garden
Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that
America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular
Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC®, is
returning to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from
November 17, 2023 through
January 1, 2024. The 2023
Christmas Spectacular will again feature the fan-favorite
scene "Dance of the Frost Fairies," which was reimagined in 2022
and features the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies,
performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the
audience. Radio City Music Hall is the only place in the world
where audiences can experience the immersive magic of the
Christmas Spectacular and "Dance of the Frost Fairies."
Tickets for the 2023 show are on sale now at
www.rockettes.com/christmas.
A staple of the holidays in New York
City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the
incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping
numbers throughout the 90-minute production. The awe-inspiring show
features intricate choreography and thrilling performances that
leave audiences with a sense of wonder and amazement. Last year,
the Christmas Spectacular debuted a newly reimagined lyrical
number "Dance of the Frost Fairies," turning Radio City into a
wintry wonderland with the Rockettes performing as whimsical
fairies while fairy-drones magically fly throughout the Music Hall.
Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas
Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million
people from around the world.
Founded in 1925 and celebrating their 100th
anniversary in 2025, the Radio City Rockettes are the
longest-running precision dance company in America. The Rockettes
are world-renowned for their unity, athleticism and iconic
precision style combining elements of ballet, jazz, and tap, as
well as techniques of modern and contemporary dance. In addition to
the Christmas Spectacular, the Rockettes perform annually in
the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Christmas in Rockefeller
Center tree lighting, and have appeared as part of some of the
biggest events in entertainment, including the Tony Awards, the MTV
VMAs, the NYC Pride Parade, and "Saturday Night Live." Most
recently, the Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie "A
Holiday Spectacular" and performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at
Madison Square Garden, "Mariah
Carey: Merry Christmas to All!"
The 2023 Christmas Spectacular is proud to be presented
by QVC. Last October, the Rockettes kicked off their partnership
with the world leader in video commerce ("vCommerce") by appearing
live from Radio City Music Hall for a surprise announcement during
QVC's top-rated "In the Kitchen with David" broadcast. The
collaboration continued during the annual "Non-Stop Holiday Party"
QVC's biggest live shopping event of the year with a performance at
Radio City and live interviews with Jill
Martin, lifestyle expert, TV personality, and founder of QVC
BumbleBella by Jill Martin. As part
of this partnership, QVC is featured prominently in the
Christmas Spectacular's fan-favorite "New York at Christmas" Times Square
scene and in the holiday décor and displays onsite at Radio
City Music Hall, giving the brand prime exposure to the nearly one
million people who attend the show every year, in addition to the
millions of Rockettes fans worldwide on social media. The
affiliation between these two holiday icons is a perfect pairing –
there are no other productions like the immersive magic of the
Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, and there's
no retail experience like the combination of live video shopping
and entertainment provided by QVC.
The Rockettes organization is committed to ensuring that the
Rockettes line showcases greater diversity and that dancers from
all backgrounds see themselves represented. To that end, the dance
company actively works to open education, training, and development
opportunities to more dancers through the no-fee Rockettes
Conservatory and by establishing strong partnerships with diverse
dance organizations like Harlem School of the Arts, International
Association of Blacks in Dance and Groove With Me.
Rockettes Conservatory is a week-long intensive training program
held at Radio City Music Hall each summer. The program provides
invited dancers with a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes
Rockettes precision choreography supported by a strong technical
foundation, as well as strength and stamina training. As part of
Conservatory, participating dancers also receive instruction from
renowned choreographers and acclaimed New
York City dance organizations, such as The Ailey School,
Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Chloe & Maud Foundation.
Designed as an investment in promising dancers' futures, there is
no cost for invited dancers to attend Rockettes Conservatory, and
participants also gain access to additional programming and
intensives the dance company may hold throughout the year.
Tickets for the 2023 production start at $49 and can be purchased online
at www.rockettes.com/christmas or at the Ticketmaster Box
Office at Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Avenue between
50th and 51st Streets). Service charges apply
to internet orders. For groups of nine or more, please contact
the Group Sales department at 212-465-6080 or Group.Sales@msg.com.
Visit www.rockettes.com for more information.
Radio City Music Hall is committed to meeting the needs of
guests and creating an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for
all. The Christmas Spectacular offers a range of
accessibility programming – including open-captioned,
audio-described, and sign language-interpreted performances – at
designated shows each season. Sensory bags, containing resources
such as fidget tools and noise canceling headphones, and a quiet
room are also available onsite at all Christmas Spectacular
performances. For more information on these and other
accommodations, including accessible and companion seats, please
contact the Accessibility Services Department at 888-609-7599.
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About Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Corp.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is
a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable
experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and
passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection
of world-renowned venues – New
York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square
Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago
Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts,
family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually.
In addition, the Company features the original production, the
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes,
which has been a holiday tradition for 89 years. More information
is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
MSGE Press Contacts
Grace
Harris - grace.harris@msg.com
Sammi Ragsdale -
samantha.ragsdale@msg.com
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