BWW Interview: Playwright Doug Wright on Radio City's HEART AND LIGHTS, Working With the Rockettes, and the Magic of New York City
MSG Entertainment (MSGE) announces the launch of a brand new, New York City themed, live theatrical production at Radio City Music Hall, entitled Heart and Lights, which stars the Rockettes in a way that audiences have never seen them before. Heart and Lights celebrates the vibrant, infectious energy of New York City as seen through the eyes of two cousins, who discover their grandmother's surprising past by uncovering the secrets of the city she loved. This 90-minute show features a heartwarming journey through New York City, thread through eight production numbers of dynamically different Rockettes choreography, dazzling costumes and innovative technology including 3D effects, elaborate animatronics and GPS elements. Heart and Lights is set to an unforgettable soundtrack of original music coupled with songs by some of the most influential musical artists of the past 50 years. The production presents groundbreaking technology that will immerse audiences in the magic of live theater in a way only Radio City can deliver.
Recently, BroadwayWorld got the chance to chat with Doug Wright, who wrote the book for Heart and Lights, about the creative process, working with director and choreography Linda Haberman and the Rockettes, and this dazzling love letter to New York City.
The Rockettes to Star in HEART AND LIGHTS Limited Engagement at Radio City Music Hall; Previews to Begin March 27, 2014
MSG Entertainment (MSGE) announces the launch of a brand new, New York City themed, live theatrical production at Radio City Music Hall, entitled Heart and Lights, which stars the Rockettes in a way that audiences have never seen them before. The limited five week engagement begins previews March 27, 2014 and opens April 3 through May 4, 2014. Heart and Lights celebrates the vibrant, infectious energy of New York City as seen through the eyes of two cousins, who discover their grandmother's surprising past by uncovering the secrets of the city she loved. Tickets go on-sale October 10, 2013.
Photo Flash: Hundreds of Rockettes Hopefuls Audition at Radio City Music Hall
Hundreds of aspiring dancers lined up at Radio City Music Hall awaiting their chance to fulfill their dreams and audition to become a Rockette and star in the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, running from November 8 - December 30, 2013. Scroll down for photos from today's auditions!
Photo Flash: ROCKETTES Auditions at Radio City Music Hall
This morning, May 3, hundreds of aspiring dancers lined up outside Radio City Music Hall awaiting their chance to fulfill their dreams and audition for a spot with The Rockettes in the upcoming 2012 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, celebrating 85 years of The Rockettes. This year's production will run from November 9 - December 30, 2012 and tickets are on sale now. See photos of the Rockettes hopefuls below!
'The Rockettes Summer Intensive' Returns for a Second Season, 3/18
MSG Varsity's hit series "The Rockettes Summer Intensive" is back for a second season, offering viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at aspiring young dancers as they reach for their dream of training with the world-famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
'The Rockettes Summer Intensive' Returns for a Second Season, 3/18
MSG Varsity's hit series "The Rockettes Summer Intensive" is back for a second season, offering viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at aspiring young dancers as they reach for their dream of training with the world-famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
Tickets Now Available for RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
MSG Entertainment has announced the 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular as a tradition is transformed with brand new state-of-the-art digital enhancements allowing Radio City to become the canvas of an immersive holiday experience. This year's production will feature a new 3DLive video game adventure, new Rockette performances, new musical compositions and heartwarming songs, dazzling new costumes and state-of-the-art technology alongside cherished numbers that have been featured in the show since 1933. The Christmas Spectacular will be transformed into an immersive digital landscape through digital projections, which will envelope the proscenium arches of the theater with projective imagery, and 3DLive, which will allow audiences to capture the energy of the Rockettes as their world-famous precision dance technique comes alive in this unprecedented new scene.
MSG Varsity Debuts THE ROCKETTE SUMMER INTENSIVE, 3/15
MSG Varsity, Cablevision's 24/7 network devoted to all things high school, announces "The Rockette Summer Intensive" television series -- an up-close and personal look into Radio City's annual Rockette Summer Intensive program.
Rockettes Return To Phoenix With New Show 12/1-2
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud to announce the expansion of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour to the mid-west and west coast as the beloved holiday tradition delights more than 27 cities across the country this holiday season including New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Rockettes Return To Phoenix With New Show 12/1-2
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud to announce the expansion of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour to the mid-west and west coast as the beloved holiday tradition delights more than 27 cities across the country this holiday season including New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Travel Article: Chicagoan in NYC for the Weekend
This Chicagoan goes to New York over a winter's weekend to check out 'The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,' 'American Idiot,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' and first preview of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.'