Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 on Broadway Show Recently Closed

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Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 Summary

  • Show Status: Recently Closed
  • Genre: Holiday Show
  • Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 is 1 hour and 30 minutes long, and does not have an intermission.
  • 32 Shows per week
  • Previews Began: November 17, 2023
  • Show Opened : November 25, 2023
  • Show Closed: January 4, 2024

Radio City Christmas Spectacular features the world renowned Rockettes. This show is a beloved New York York City Christmas extravaganza and Holiday tradition.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

The world famous Rockettes have performed at the Super Bowl, the NBC television show America’s Got Talent, the NBA All Star Game, presidential inauguration (and many other national television appearances, awards shows and sporting events.

The famously skilled Christmas Spectacular dancers have inspired and astounded millions of fans around the world with their impressive athleticism, breathtaking coordination and deceivingly complex dance moves.

Show Has Many Well-Known Musical Numbers

Their well known numbers include “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Santa’s Gonna Rock and Roll” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.” This year’s show plays at the Radio City Music Hall from November until January.

There are more performances per day offered especially around Christmas time, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, so there is sure to be a time that can work for everyone.

Quintessential New York City Christmas Experience

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a wonderful show for all ages. locals and out-of-towners. The experience would not be complete without Christmas Spectacular fans walking over to the Rockefeller Center for a picture by the Christmas tree before or after the show!

Also don't forget to leave the show via main entrance on 6th Avenue and you will swear it is snowing outside, whatever the weather.

The 2023 Show Schedule

The RCCS show will perform 190 Shows in the 2023/2024 season, which is an increase a 20% increase over the 2022 season, most extra shows being performed in December 2023.

  • 45 Performances are scheduled for November 2023
  • 135 Performances are scheduled for December 2023
  • 10 Performances are scheduled for January 1st 2024 on the final day of the show

Past Season Schedules:

2022 Season

In the 2022/2023 season the RCCS show performed a total of 153 Shows with improved medical protocols to avoid a repeat of the prior year:

  • 44 Performances are scheduled for November 2022
  • 102 Performances are scheduled for December 2022
  • 7 Performances are scheduled for January 2023

2021 Season Debacle

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes started off well on November 3rd, 2021 but was forced to cancel its all of its remaining 2021 season shows in the middle of performances on December 17, 2021.

The cancellation was due to many COVID cases being detected in the cast and crew. All the remaining 2021 shows were cancelled on December 17, 2021 and the show was effectively over for that year.

How The 2021 Season Was Cancelled Midway Through

The 2021 season was a huge letdown for thousands of ticket-holders as the show was inundated with Covid-19 infections and the show closed three weeks early, entirely missing the Christmas holiday. The final show was performed on December 17, 2021, which left 57 of their premium holiday shows cancelled. The show would have normally ended on January 2, 2022.

The show released a statement about the closure but failed to divulge who and how many of the workers were sick, and how much money was lost. The losses were estimated to be over $30 Million. Over 340,000 tickets were cancelled (57 shows x 6000 seats)

How Often Does This Show Offer Discount Codes?

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular offers discount codes for tickets every year. The theatre is very large and it can often be a struggle to fill all the seats, so they use discount codes and offers to sell the showtimes that are less popular.

Discount Code Promotion Dates

The discount code promotions are usually done in three phases - with email promotions that go out in October, November and December. The discounts are usually about 30% discount on the face value of tickets. On some popular days, this show plays up to to six times a day, so that is a lots of seats (6,000 seats x 6 performances) to fill.

Performances well before the Christmas holidays are often cheaper with more discount codes available. The performances that are 10 days prior (or less) to the holiday are not usually discounted, unless they are the less-popular showtimes, which are often the early shows at 11 AM or late shows at 9PM or later.

All other dates are usually discounted with a variety of coupon codes available.

How To Avoid The Ticketmaster Fees

To avoid the dreaded Ticketmaster fees, ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets in-person for this show at any of the official MSG venues. The three MSG venues that sell Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets are Radio City itself, Madison Square Garden and The Beacon Theatre.

The perfect way to buy tickets to this show is to use a discount code in-person at one of these venues, well in advance of the performance date. By buying tickets in-person, ticket buyers will get a discount and pay no booking fees.

What’s Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 Like?

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is renowned for its wonderful dancing, stunning sets, and grand spectacle. The story linking the various beautiful scenes together may be as flimsy as tinsel, but no one really cares – because it's the Christmas Holiday after all!

This spectacle is a holiday tradition that has been a special treat for New Yorkers and visitors alike for decades, and will continue to do so for many more generations. This show only comes around once a year, and it is definitely worth fitting into your holiday schedule!

Is Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 Good for Kids?

Although the show has been specifically designed for children, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular does a great job of entertaining the whole family. The scenes appeal to all ages, and nothing is deemed inappropriate for children or boring for middle-aged or older generations.

Show Appeals to Many Demographics

The show is a one-of-a-kind compelling experience, plucked from a simpler time in history. At the same time, the show gets updated with new scenes every year to make it somewhat more contemporary, with amazing lighting and a lot of high-tech surprises.

See the show and you will be swept in the emotion and pageantry of this New York holiday staple that lives forever in the hearts and minds of all of those who have seen it.

Theatre Information

Radio City Music Hall

1260 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10020
Seats: 6,015
Entrance: 6th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Ave
Theatre Information

Radio City Music Hall Seating Chart

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 Marquee

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2023 Marquee

Past Cast Members

Skaters
Josiah Modes
Skaters
Colleen Maguire
Skaters
Maxim Fomin
Skaters
Svetlana Butova
Elves
Ronald Lee Clark
Elves
Christine Dela Victoria
Elves
Janna Dorren
Elves
Bradley Glenn Galey
Elves
Jonathan M. Kim
Elves
Zachary Blu Miller
Elves
Sebastian Saraceno
Elves
Kristin Zettlemoyer

Production Credits

Director
Julie Branam
Choreographer
Julie Branam
Additional Scenes Director
Mark Waldrop
Music Director
Kevin Stites
Rockettes Dance Captain
Traci Reszetylo
Rockettes Dance Captain
Hannah Sides
Ensemble Dance Captain
Marqui Jenn
Ensemble Dance Captain
Samantha Zuidema-Wilhelm
Production Stage Manager
Kathy J. Hooler
First Assistant Stage Manager
Nancy Pittelman
First Assistant Stage Manager
Catherine Robbins

Creative Team

Book
Mark Waldrop
Lyrics
Mark Waldrop
Composer
Gary Adler
Composer
Mark Hummel
Assistant Choreographer
Marqui Jenn
Assistant Choreographer
Traci Reszetylo
Assistant Choreographer
Hannah Sides
Assistant Choreographer
Samantha Zuidema-Wilhelm