Growing up we went to a lot of shows but one thing we never did was get to see the iconic Rockettes. Every Christmas I see the ads on TV for The Rockettes and think, oh NEXT YEAR, I'm SO getting there. But then it just works out. Until now, I'm thrilled to say I'm taking my boys to opening night of this amazing show. Read on to learn more about the show and find purchase info at the very bottom!!
THE ROCKETTES TAKE CHICAGO ON AN UNPARALLELED
CHRISTMAS JOURNEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FEATURING
NEW SCENES, DAZZLING COSTUMES AND A 50-FOOT LED SCREEN COUPLED WITH SHOW STOPPING ROCKETTES PERFORMANCES
MSG Entertainment (MSGE) announces an
all new production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring
the Rockettes, as Chicago audiences will experience the magic of
Christmas like never before. In this multi-faceted production, the
Rockettes will dance their way through an awe-inspiring journey with new
scenes, an array of glamorous new costumes, dramatic lighting effects,
and a 50-foot LED screen that will enhance the show with breathtaking
new imagery. The Christmas Spectacular will run at the Akoo Theatre at
Rosemont from December 14-30, 2012.
“We are thrilled to return to Chicago at the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
with an all new edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” said
Don Simpson, executive vice president of productions, MSG Entertainment.
“With new technological enhancements and show-stopping performance
elements, the 2012 production offers a truly immersive experience like
nothing Chicago audiences have ever seen before. Returning audiences
will be amazed by the transformation of the Christmas Spectacular, and
new fans will not want to miss this show.”
The Rockettes have a long-standing relationship with the Rosemont
Theatre with the debut of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in 1997.
This year marks the 11th season the Christmas Spectacular will perform
at the Rosemont Theatre, the last production being in 2008.For many
Chicago area families, seeing the Rockettes perform in the beloved
holiday show has become a family tradition and this year audiences can
experience the magic of the holidays with an all new production. While
in Chicago, the Rockettes also become known as an embodiment of the
spirit of giving and embracing the community by participating in many
great local charitable initiatives including collecting coats and canned
food for the needy, visiting children’s hospitals and helping to raise
awareness for worthy causes.
This year, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular celebrates 85 magical
years of the Rockettes, commemorating their past, present and future in
this unprecedented milestone year. The Rockettes have remained a
timeless tradition as American icons throughout their 85 year legacy.
They continue to take the Christmas Spectacular to new heights, dazzling
audiences with their performance style as it continues to be both
deceivingly complex and entirely glamorous.
This year’s production will feature a 50-foot LED screen that will
transport the audience to Times Square and Santa’s Workshop with Santa
and the Rockettes, using new technology with the Christmas Spectacular’s
classic holiday numbers to enhance the production. The 2012 edition of
the show will introduce new sets and special effects that will immerse
audiences in the magic of Christmas like never before.
In addition to fan favorite scenes, including the high-energy,
tap-infused number “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the Rockettes will
debut new numbers that will showcase their signature precision dance
technique alongside challenging and dynamic new choreography.
In a brand new scene, “New York at Christmas,” the Rockettes will board
a life size double-decker tour bus, taking audiences on a guided tour
through the streets of New York City. This scene includes show-stopping
choreography performed across the landscape of iconic New York City
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,” in which Santa takes two young brothers on a journey to the
North Pole, and “Here Comes Santa Claus,” a number that reveals how
Santa can be in multiple places at once. These heartwarming moments
highlight the true meaning of Christmas in a way that only Santa himself
can convey.
A new Rockettes finale will honor and celebrate the stars of the
Christmas Spectacular featuring dazzling new costumes and choreography.
The Rockettes will sparkle from the stage in the finale performance “Let
Christmas Shine,” wearing a costume featuring over 3,000 crystals. As
the performance comes to a close, audiences will have the opportunity to
lend their voices alongside the “Radio City Singers” in an energetic
rendition of “Joy to the World.”
Beloved numbers such as “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” which
continues to set the standard as the signature Rockettes number for
precision performance, and “The Living Nativity,” both of which have
been performed since the Christmas Spectacular’s inception, still remain
a vital part of the show’s core.
In the Christmas Spectacular’s18-year combined history outside of New
York, as well as the production at Radio City Music Hall, the show has
played to more than 72 million people. The Christmas Spectacular
continues to create memories that audiences have come to treasure, and
this year will mark an all new Spectacular experience for Chicago.
Ticket Information
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, presented by Chase, plays at the
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont during the 2012 holiday season for 34 dazzling
performances, December 14-30, 2012. A limited number of Premium seats
are available for $79.00 - $89.00 and single ticket prices range from
$30.00 - $75.50. Tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular are on
sale to the public at the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont box office, online
at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets now by contacting Group Theater Tix at 312-423-6612.
Disclosure: I have been provided with complimentary tickets in order to facilitate a show review.
The boys got COAL (technically it was chocolate) and that's really what they deserved after their behavior the last week.
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