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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES
COMES TO VERIZON CENTER
DECEMBER 18-20
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
SAVE ON CHILDREN'S TICKETS WHEN YOU BUY BEFORE
JUNE 30
GROUPS ON SALE STARTING JUNE 16TH
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud
to announce that Verizon Center will host the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes for the first time
ever this December. This beloved holiday show will delight the entire
family when it hits the stage at Verizon Center on December 18-20.
As a special pre-sale opportunity, June 16th through June 30th,
KIDS (2-12) will save $15.00 on tickets using the code "JUNEP".
Schedule your Christmas group gathering now for GROUPS of 10 or
more and save 10%. Tickets for the general public will go on sale
mid-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,
redefining family entertainment in the arena setting. Due to overwhelming
success, the tour is expanding to 30 cities across North America
making it the largest touring season ever for the Christmas Spectacular.
The tour will kick off in Canada and travel to Toronto, Columbus,
Memphis, Philadelphia, Fairfax, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, and
Orlando, among others, with more cities to be announced soon. The
expansion of the Christmas Spectacular Arena tour will allow more
people than ever before to experience the magic of this one-of-a-kind
production.
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 guaranteed
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," 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 before 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 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 fresh Rockette numbers that
have ever been conceived.
TICKET INFORMATION: SPECIAL PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE
STARTING TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH! Starting on JUNE 16th, KIDS (2-12)
will save $15.00 on tickets through June 30th. This limited time
offer can be accessed using the code "JUNEP" through all
Ticketmaster outlets including the venue box offices, online at
www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT
or 410-547-SEAT. Tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
at Verizon Center are $129.00 (Gold Circle), $80.50 and $53.50 (plus
applicable service charges). A limited number of GOLD CIRCLE seats
are available via pre-sale through Ticketmaster. Group sales for
parties of 10 or more save 10% by calling 202-661-5061. Tickets
for the general public will go on sale in mid-September. Accessible
seating will be available for patrons with disabilities by calling
202-661-5065. For more information please visit www.radiocitychristmas.com.
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