Make Time for Joy
Holidays With the Rockettes
Announcing a Brand-New Finale Scene in This Year’s Christmas Spectacular
This just in: The 2018 production of the Christmas Spectacular will be technologically transformed with the addition of an all-new finale scene and redesigned elements.
Learn More
New Costume Unveiled for this Year’s Christmas Spectacular
This year’s Christmas Spectacular has a new finale number, and with that, a new costume! Designed by Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa, these new designs are embroidered with a custom pattern in 11 shades of jewel-toned colors made up of 3,069 Swarovski crystals, as well as additional gold studs and sequins.
Read More
2018 Rockette Auditions
Every year, hundreds of dancers travel to Radio City Music Hall to audition for the chance to be a Rockette. Maile is one of them.
Watch Now
Santa's Reindeer
How It Works: "Sleigh Ride"
The Christmas Spectacular unfolds in a snowy, magical Northern Forest. Take a sneak peek at how Santa and his Rockette reindeer opened the show with our "Sleigh Ride" number!
Behind the Scenes
Studio to Stage: "New York at Christmas"
"New York at Christmas" is the biggest production number in the Christmas Spectacular! With everything choreographed from dancing on a double-decker bus to alternating our Christmas-colored costumes, here's what went into staging this iconic scene.
Illusion of Endless Santas
Studio to Stage: "Here Comes Santa Claus"
The Rockettes are known for their precision and formations, even in big Santa suits for our "Here Comes Santa Claus" number! With 48 dancers spanning the Great Stage, see just some of what went into this jolly number.
A Delightful Number
Studio to Stage: "Rag Dolls"
A Christmas Spectacular fan favorite, this spirited, high-energy tap routine took the audience through Santa's workshop while the rag dolls (aka Rockettes!) kicked, tapped and spun their way to the top of everyone’s holiday wish list.
An Immersive Experience
Radio City Transformed Into A Magical Wonderland
This year, the Christmas Spectacular came to life in a new way. From the first row to the mezzanine, fans were awed by the updated technology in our show.
