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Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Boston

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Dates:	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 12/2/11 - 12/28/11
Hours:	n/a
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$$ see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

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The World Famous Radio City Rockettes will star in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular as the beloved holiday production returns to Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre.

This year, both new scenes and fan favorites will be enhanced by a state of the art 50-foot LED screen as this technology transports the audience from a wintry landscape to Times Square to Santa’s Workshop right before their very eyes. The vibrant new sets and breathtaking special effects will allow families to connect with both the intimacy and grandness of the Christmas Spectacular.

This year’s show will hit the road with nearly 20 trucks, making this the biggest production of the Christmas Spectacular to play in a theatrical setting. From the moment guests settle into their seats, they will be immersed in a whirlwind of Christmas spirit.

Along with re-imagined Rockette favorites, including the “12 Days of Christmas,” the high-energy tap-infused number, the Rockettes will move this year’s new production forward as they showcase their signature precision dance style and debut some of the most challenging and dynamic Rockette numbers that have ever been conceived.

In a brand new scene, “New York at Christmas,” the Rockettes will board a lifelike double-decker tour bus taking audiences on a guided tour through the streets of New York City. This new scene includes show stopping choreography coupled with the landscape of iconic New York City holiday landmarks and culminates in the crossroads of the world, Times Square.

Santa Claus will take center stage in two magical new scenes: “Magic is There” as Santa takes two young brothers on a journey to the North Pole and “Here Comes Santa Claus” revealing how Santa can be in multiple places at once. These scenic and heartwarming moments highlight the true meaning of Christmas in a way that only Santa himself can convey.

A new Rockette finale will honor and celebrate the stars of the Christmas Spectacular featuring dazzling new costumes and choreography. The Rockettes deliver the audience a “Christmas card” inspired greeting; a film giving an intriguing retrospective look at the Christmas Spectacular throughout the past 79 years showcasing what has made this beloved production a holiday tradition for millions. The Rockettes will sparkle from the stage in the finale performance “Let Christmas Shine,” as each Rockette costume is crystallized with more than 3,000 crystals. Before the curtain falls, audiences will have the opportunity to lend their voices alongside a six-person choir known as the “Radio City Singers”, in an energetic rendition of “Joy to the World” that will lift their spirits and undoubtedly bring everyone to their feet.

Traditional cherished numbers such as “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” which continues to set the standard as the signature Rockette number for precision performance, and “The Living Nativity” which both have been performed since the Christmas Spectacular’s inception in 1933, still remain a vital part of the show’s core.

COST

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$79.50 to $25; all prices include a $3 Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre facility fee per ticket

WEBSITE

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www.citicenter.org/shows/lists/details.php?showID=520

LOCATION

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270 Tremont St., Boston, MA, 02116 map
Phone: 866-348-9738

REVIEWS

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Excellent Show

We (2 adults, a 12 year old and a senior) attended the December 23 show and had a fabulous time. The performers were spectacular and the show really helped us get more into the Christmas Spirit. My daughter is a dancer, and was amazed by the Rockettes.

Delightful

Just home from opening night of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular - what a show! High talent, stunning stage & oh - the choreography! My 9 year old watched with eyes wide throughout each number. Every so often she'd turn to me and say 'How do they DO that mommy?'. I really enjoyed the show. In fact, I'm still humming 'We Need a Little Christmas'. My very favorite scenes were 12 Days of Christmas (amazing dance sequence) Santa's 'I'm There', the Toy Soldiers, and the Manger scene at the end. The kids love the Nutcracker Suite, and the Macy's Santa scene with the taxi. The Rockettes really know how to entertain. We tried coming up with adjectives about the show on the car ride home. It's colorful. It's sparkly. It's energetic. It's happy. It's 'kicky' (from the 6 year old). haha! It's a smile maker (from me). Show started at 8pm and was over by about 9:45 with a 15 minute intermission. We had 2 children ages 9 & 6 with us and they both loved it. They used the booster seats which helped them see perfectly. We parked in the Stuart Street Garage for $18 - just a block and 1/2 to the theatre. I loved this show. I can hardly believe that it's taken this long for me to see it - but I am so glad that I did. Brings back the warmth and the happiness of Christmas - if only for 90 minutes - amid all the hustle and bustle of the season.