The 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular' Starring The Rockettes
By: Beau Higgins Sep. 01, 2009
MSG ENTERTAINMENT
RETURNS WITH THE BIGGEST PRODUCTION EVER OF
THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,
STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES
TO BANK ATLANTIC CENTER DECEMBER 29-30
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF ITS INAUGURAL TOUR,
THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ARENA TOUR EXPANDS TO
30 CITIES IN NORTH AMERICA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
GROUP TICKETS ON-SALE NOW
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) announced that Bank Atlantic Center will host the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes. Presented by Capital One, this beloved holiday show will likely delight the entire family when it hits the stage in Ft. Lauderdale for four shows only December 29 - 30. Group discounts (10% off) are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling 954-835-7209. Single tickets will go on-sale to the public in September.
In 2008, the Arena tour debuted to rave reviews in 18 cities with the launch of the biggest production in the show's 77 year history and redefined family entertainment in an Arena setting. Due to overwhelming success, this year the tour will expand to 30 cities across North America, making it the most cities the Christmas Spectacular has ever toured in one season. The tour will kick off in Canada and travel to cities including Orlando, Toronto, Columbus, Memphis, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, among others.
The Arena production was specifically designed for large-scale venues and replicates the grandeur of the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on an entirely different scale. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey that the entire family can enjoy together. Children thrill as Santa takes the audience on a magical sleighride to the North Pole, while parents marvel at the unparalleled precision dance of The Rockettes. The Christmas Spectacular is truly unique in its universal appeal to people of all ages. From small children to grandparents, this dazzling holiday production is a sure bet to bring smiles to their faces and help create a wonderful family memory to last a lifetime.
"The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the #1 live holiday production in the world and has been a cherished part of holiday family traditions for generations. We are thrilled to build upon last year's success and expand this extraordinary tour to more cities than ever before," said Jonathan Hochwald, executive vice president, Productions, MSG Entertainment. "We look forward to bringing the spirit and warmth of our holiday production to more people than ever with the largest traveling Christmas celebration ever created."
Directed and choreographed by Linda Haberman, who conceived and directed the critically acclaimed 75th celebratory show at Radio City Music Hall, the Arena production was specifically designed to play in large venues scaled to capacities ranging from 7,000 - 12,000. This multi-faceted theatrical touring production was completely constructed for an arena space, allowing the audience to experience the magic of the Christmas Spectacular like never before. Hitting the road in November, the show celebrates Christmas with dramatic arena lighting effects; breathtaking imagery; new musical compositions; and an array of glamorous new costumes. The touring production features high-energy, tap-infused Rockette performance numbers, breathtaking sets that surround the audience, and special effects that fill the venue.
"My vision for The Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular has always been to explore scale and take the precision dance form to new levels, whether in a theatrical venue or an arena space," said Linda Haberman, director and choreographer, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. "In my view, the mark of a true classic is that it is timeless, relevant and can be re-interpreted to push artistic boundaries."
The production is enhanced by an immense LED screen that transports the audience from a wintry landscape to Times Square to Santa's Workshop right before their very eyes. The larger than life sets and awe-inspiring special effects allow families to connect with both the intimacy and grandness of the Christmas Spectacular as they are immersed in the warmth and grandeur of the holiday spirit. From the moment guests settle into their seats, the audience becomes part of the Christmas Spectacular's magical experience.
Traditional fan-favorites like "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," which continues to set the standard as the signature Rockette number for precision performance, and "the Living Nativity" remain a vital part of the show's core. And The Rockettes will undoubtedly bring the audience to their feet with a Rockette finale "Let Christmas Shine," which honors and celebrates The Rockettes as the stars of the show.
For more than three-quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes have entertained millions of families with their eye-high kicks and unparalleled precision dance. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates wonderful memories for more than two million patrons each year and has been enjoyed by approximately 67 million people in 43 cities since its inception in 1933. The Rockettes are an American treasure and their performance style has always been both entirely glamorous and deceivingly complex. As the stars of the legendary Christmas Spectacular, The Rockettes will move this new production forward as they showcase their signature precision dance style and debut some of the most challenging and freshest Rockette numbers that have ever been conceived.
Curtain times for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular are at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29th and 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009.
Tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular range from $45.25 to $65.25, with special children's prices and limited tickets available for Gold Circle seating. Call the Bank Atlantic Center box office for details. Group sales are available now. Email goldmank@sselive.com or call 954.835.7209.
Starting September 28th, tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 954.835.7825 or order online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also available at Bank Atlantic Center ticket office. For more information about this event, please visit www.bankatlanticcenter.com and www.radiocitychristmas.com.
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