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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Celebrate 100 years of the Rockettes with the 2025 Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes will turn 100 this year, and to quote a failed Rockette, the fabulously 50 Sally O'Malley, they still love to kick, stretch and kick. This year, audiences will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the Rockettes, including their turns in the Christmas Spectacular. The beloved annual tradition returns to Radio City Music Hall for its 92nd edition November 6, 2025–January 4, 2026, with all of the charm and precision choreography fans have come to expect. The Christmas Spectacular isn't the only way to cheer on the Rockettes for their centennial. Attendees this year can check out unique activations onsite at Radio City Music Hall that celebrate the history and legacy of the dancers, as well as exclusive access to Rockettes' 100th anniversary merchandise. And the Rockettes just dropped a new video tribute to the anniversary, set to 'That's Entertainment!' and shot on the Great Stage at Radio City in costumes inspired by the troupe's beginnings in Missouri. 'As the Christmas Spectacular returns for its 92nd season during the Rockettes milestone centennial year, we continue to celebrate all that makes the Rockettes beloved icons,' MSG Entertainment Executive Vice President of Productions Jessica Tuttle said in a statement. 'The Christmas Spectacular seamlessly blends tradition with evolution—from numbers that have been performed since the show's inception, to increasingly complex and athletic choreography. The constant is the unparalleled Rockettes and the joy they bring as the stars of the show, and this Christmas will be no exception.' Originally founded in St Louis and called the 'Missouri Rockets,' the troupe moved to New York City in 1927 and found its home at Radio City Music Hall in 1932. There, they've been dazzling audiences ever since with their unmatched synchronization, glamour, and high-kicking artistry. Like the Rockettes themselves, the Christmas Spectacular is also always seeking new ways to maintain the same level of entertainment audiences have come to expect. The 2024 edition saw the introduction of "holographic technology" paired with the song "We Need a Little Christmas" from the musical Mame. That kind of high-tech sits comfortably beside the iconic "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," a Radio City Music Hall staple since the very first edition in 1933.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Leona Lewis announces Las Vegas residency at Voltaire following in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera and Jason Derulo
Leona Lewis has announced a brand-new Las Vegas residency at Voltaire on Monday following in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera and Jason Derulo. The Grammy-nominated singer, 40, will take to the stage at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this holiday season with, A Starry Night, performing her first ever live shows in the United States. Leona will transform the glitz hotel into a winter wonderland for a set of exclusive performances running from November 1 until January 3. The X Factor winner will perform her hits Bleeding Love, Better In Time and Christmas classic One More Sleep during the Christmas spectacular at the intimate venue. The British star said it is a 'dream' come true to have her own show in Sin City, which has been 'years in the making'. She said: 'I'm elated to bring this show to Voltaire as it's been years in the making, made specially for my fans. 'Christmas has always been such a special time for me and my family and there's nothing quite like the energy of Las Vegas during the holidays. Can't wait to take the stage!' Sharing the news on Instagram, Leona added: 'A dream, years in the making. Coming to life in Vegas this November! 'I am so excited to officially announce my residency at Voltaire at @venetianvegas. Can't wait to share this new chapter with you'. A Starry Night is intended for all ages with general admission tickets starting at $75 (£56) with VIP packages also available for purchase from August 1. Over at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Christmas Dolly Parton will be taking to the stage for her residency with prices ranging from £1,500 to £4,000. Leona will also follow the likes of Adele, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Cher, Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars and many more. However it was Britney Spears' Britney: Piece of Me residency in Sin City, which ran for four years from 2013 at the Axis at Planet Hollywood, that caught Leona's eye originally 11 years ago. Despite it being unknown what Leona will be paid for her 33 date residency, she admitted back in 2014 she would be very keen to have her own show due to the staggering paycheck. Over at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Christmas Dolly Parton will be taking to the stage for her residency with prices ranging from £1,500 to £4,000 Speaking to the Metro in 2014, she said: 'You get paid so much money to just go and do your show every single night. It would be amazing! I would love that. 'I want to go and see Britney. I am wondering how great that will be, though, as she is only performing two nights per month which I don't really understand. Two shows a month? Probably $10million per show!? 'I'm sure it will be incredible but I am intrigued to see how that would work.' Last week, Leona was made an OBE for services to music and charity in an an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. She looked incredible in a blush pink dress which she teamed with a matching hat as she was awarded the achievement by King Charles. The singer won the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and went on to achieve success in the music industry. Her debut studio album, Spirit, became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s and the lead single, Bleeding Love, was the best-selling single of 2007. Leona was the first British female solo artist to reach the top five with eight singles, beating out Olivia Newton-John's record of seven. The British singer-songwriter from Islington, north London, has also been nominated for seven BRIT Awards and three Grammys and has performed on Broadway, TV and the silver screen. Outside her musical talents, Leona has thrown her support behind many charitable causes and activism. She has a particular passion for animal rights, publicly speaking out against animal testing and voicing her support for animal activism, sustainability and conservation. In December 2019, Leona and her husband, Dennis Jauch, opened a vegan cafe in Pasadena called Coffee and Plants, partnering with the National Forest Association to plant a tree for every cup they sell. They expanded to their second location in Studio City earlier this year and the cafe also works in partnership with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with proceeds of select items donated to the charity. Leona has campaigned for the fight against HIV/AIDS, Save The Children's initiative to stop child hunger at Christmas, to honour the NHS and to raise awareness of children's mental health. She has also worked alongside The Prince's Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, WWF and American Red Cross as well as performing live during the pandemic to raise funds for COVID-19 initiatives. Leona is now a proud mum to daughter Carmel, three, who she shares with husband of six years, Dennis Jauch. Leona Lewis Las Vegas dates Saturday, Nov 1 Sunday, Nov. 2 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Friday, Nov. 7 Saturday, Nov. 8 Sunday, Nov. 9 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Friday, Nov. 14 Saturday, Nov. 15 Sunday, Nov. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Thursday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 28 Saturday, Nov. 29 Friday, Dec. 5 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Friday, Dec. 12 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Friday, Dec. 19 Saturday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 21 Wednesday, Dec. 24 Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Sunday, Dec. 28 Tuesday, Dec. 30 Wednesday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 2 Saturday, Jan. 3
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrate the Rockettes 100th Anniversary at the 2025 Christmas Spectacular!
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City RockettesRuns November 6, 2025 - January 4, 2026Only at Radio City Music Hall Tickets On Sale Now! NEW YORK, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of "Christmas in July," Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®, will return to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall® from November 6, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Tickets for the 2025 Christmas Spectacular, taking place during the Rockettes milestone 100th anniversary, are on sale now at "As the Christmas Spectacular returns for its 92nd season during the Rockettes milestone centennial year, we continue to celebrate all that makes the Rockettes beloved icons," said Jessica Tuttle, Executive Vice President, Productions for MSG Entertainment. "The Christmas Spectacular seamlessly blends tradition with evolution – from numbers that have been performed since the show's inception, to increasingly complex and athletic choreography. The constant is the unparalleled Rockettes and the joy they bring as the stars of the show, and this Christmas will be no exception." To commemorate the Rockettes 100th anniversary, audiences who attend the Christmas Spectacular this year will be able to experience unique activations onsite at Radio City Music Hall that celebrate the history and legacy of this incredible line of women. Ticketholders will also have access to exclusive Rockettes 100th merchandise at Radio City Music Hall. And, earlier this week, the Rockettes debuted a new video tribute to the 100th anniversary featuring the iconic song "That's Entertainment!" that was shot on the Great Stage at Radio City. A staple of the holidays in New York City, the awe-inspiring Christmas Spectacular features intricate choreography performed by the incomparable Radio City Rockettes® throughout nine show-stopping numbers. The production, which can only be seen at Radio City Music Hall, blends classic numbers that audiences know and love, such as "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," with innovative technology that extends the show beyond the stage, including expansive digital projections. In 2024, the production introduced cutting-edge holographic technology in a new scene starring Santa Claus and set to the holiday classic "We Need A Little Christmas." Paired with the digital projections, the holographic animations in this scene immerse audiences in holiday wonder while referencing classic Rockettes numbers with images of a double decker bus, wooden solders, rag dolls, and more. Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 72 million people from around the world. Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1925 and celebrating their centennial this year, the Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America and world-renowned for their signature Rockettes Precision Dance Technique™. Initially known as the "Missouri Rockets" at the time of their founding, the dance company relocated to New York City in 1927 before finally settling at their home – Radio City Music Hall – in 1932 and becoming known as the Rockettes. In 1933, the annual Christmas Spectacular began and still features the original, classic number "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." Beginning in the 1930s and for more than 40 years, the Rockettes performed as the opening act for films at Radio City including "King Kong," "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Mary Poppins" and "White Christmas." The Rockettes have been part of Americana throughout their history: they were among the first entertainers to volunteer for the USO during WWII, entertaining troops both at home and abroad – a partnership that continued into the 2010s – and they have performed annually in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1957. Over the years, the Rockettes have starred in other original productions at Radio City – including a long running Easter Extravaganza, New York Spring Spectacular, and New York Spectacular. In 1988, the Rockettes performed in the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the dance company has performed for multiple United States Presidents of both parties, including at two Presidential Inaugurations and other Presidential celebrations. For 20 years beginning in the mid-1990s, the Rockettes performed for more than 12 million people in 80 cities across North America with the touring production of the Christmas Spectacular. More recently, the Rockettes have appeared at the Tony Awards, the MTV VMAs, the NYC Pride Parade, MLB's Home Run Derby, and the NBA All-Star Game; on programs such as "Saturday Night Live," "America's Got Talent," "Today," "Live with Kelly and Mark," and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon;" and in the Hallmark film "A Holiday Spectacular." The Rockettes have also rocked social media with their dance videos and fun takes on viral trends, amassing a social media fan base of more than 5.9 million followers. They've danced alongside the likes of the Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, James Corden, Cynthia Erivo, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lopez, Kacey Musgraves, Leslie Odom Jr., Pitbull, Michael Strahan, Meghan Trainor and more. As the dance company moves into its second century, the organization is committed to ensuring that dancers from all backgrounds see themselves represented on the Great Stage. As part of this commitment, the Rockettes continue to open education and training opportunities to more dancers through a robust, no-fee dancer development program – including Rockettes Preparatory, which was new this year, and Rockettes Conservatory® – and by establishing strong relationships with dance organizations such as The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Harlem School of the Arts, and International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD). Over the past five years, more than 500 dancers have participated in the Rockettes dancer development programming, with 59 of those dancers going on to become Rockettes themselves – joining a sisterhood that transcends generations. To honor the thousands of women who have kicked up their heels on the Rockettes line over the last century, the dance company launched Rockettes Legacy™ earlier this year with the mission of fostering lifelong connections for all former Rockettes and preserving the Rockettes extraordinary history through a living archive. All former Rockettes are encouraged to join Rockettes Legacy and share their story at to contribute to the ever-growing archive of photos, videos and first-person stories about their time on the line. Radio City Music Hall and the Christmas Spectacular provide a variety of accessible offerings so more guests have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of Christmas. Through an ongoing partnership with KultureCity, the Chris & Veronica Jackson Sensory Room and sensory bags that contain fidget tools, noise canceling headphones, and other resources are made available at all performances of the Christmas Spectacular. Audiences at every performance can also access closed captioning on their personal devices via VITAC, and additional accessibility programming is offered at designated shows each season – including open-captioned, audio-described, and American Sign Language-interpreted performances, as well as a sensory-friendly performance in partnership with TDF. For more information on these and other accommodations, including accessible and companion seats, please contact the Accessibility Services Department at 888-609-7599 or accessibilityservices@ or visit Tickets for the 2025 production start at $55 when purchased in person at the Ticketmaster Box Office at Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets) and at $63 (including $8 in service charges) when purchased online at For groups of nine or more, please contact the Group Sales Department at 212-465-6080 or Visit for more information. Follow the Radio City Rockettes on social: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook For photo and video assets, please click here. Credit is MSG Entertainment. Archival photos and video are provided on a quit-claim basis. About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. 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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Legal threats may dim beloved Christmas tradition in Gadsden County
A beloved holiday tradition in Gadsden County may be going dark. After 18 years of lighting up Havana with their Christmas Spectacular at the Havana Christmas Tree Farm, the Allison family is facing legal threats from neighbors demanding they shut down their other popular display on Sandy Creek Road. Citing traffic and emergency access concerns, three nearby residents say they'll sue if the show goes on. "It's very concerning how this is all being handled," Thomas Daniel Allison told the Tallahassee Democrat in a June 2 phone interview. "We're definitely open to compromise… but it's been a difficult situation with the neighbors — a lot of verbal harassment, text messages, and social media threats." The show features seemingly endless strings of colorful lights set up in fashionable displays over homes and trees that twinkle and dance to the beat of Christmas music. Allison, the creator of the light show, said attendees are required to stay in their cars unless they are dropping off donations. The family works with the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office to makes sure traffic flows smoothly. Christmas is the family's favorite holiday and they consider the light show their outreach ministry. They have expressed excitement for the annual show in regular Facebook posts with countdowns, music debuts and other updates since January, when the 2024 light show ended. Cindy Piotrowski, another neighbor speaking on behalf of the those who oppose the holiday display, told the Allisons on May 31 there could be three separate lawsuits: One against the Allisons; another against neighbors who allow set up of the show in their yard; and still another against their grandmother, Frances Rushnock, who also lives on the street and allows use of her yard. A request for comment to Piotrowski on June 2 is pending. Allison said the family is looking to find a compromise with the neighbors for a shorter schedule or a different road safety plan. He hopes they can come to an agreement by June 15. If not, the show will be only be held at the Havana Christmas Tree Farm. "This is God's show, and we do it with him at the core of all that we do, so we're just praying for him to lead us in the next steps and if that means a transition off the street over the next few years, then it does," Allison said. "I don't think it would impact us one bit. It's just more of a matter of relocating. We're just grateful to have a backup location." Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at ABrown1@ Follow her on Twitter/X: @AlaijahBrown3. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Gadsden Christmas light show caught in legal crossfire with locals
CBS News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Radio City Rockettes hold auditions in NYC for their 100th anniversary season
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday. More than 1,000 dancers from across the United States and beyond have descended on the Big Apple, chasing the same dream as the Rockettes celebrate their 100th anniversary season. It's a lifelong dream for the dancers. By 7 a.m., aspiring Rockettes lined up along 50th Street. Over the years, they've come from every state and dozens of countries for the shot at one of the few coveted spots in the legendary kickline. The dancers went inside, warmed up, and shook out their nerves. Then they had to learn and master choreography in just minutes before the big moment - the audition. Years of training comes down to just one shot, and this year's an extra special year. In addition to auditioning for the big show - the 2025 Christmas Spectacular - dancers are being considered for the Rockettes' dancer development programs, including a newly-launched Rockettes Preparatory, designed to find and train the next generation of talent. Only a rare few of the hopefuls earn a direct spot straight to the show. "I'm from Lousiiana," dancer Ryleigh Geis said. "Today we're auditioning for the Rockettes and it's the 100 season, so it's actually super exciting. I feel really special just to be a part of it." "It was a lot of fun. Really intense, stressful at times. I felt we were all in it together we were able to push ourselves to the next level," said dancer Michelle Osanya, from Iowa. Some dreams were dashed Tuesday, but a few dozen got the news they'd been hoping for. They've been called back and will return for a second round Wednesday. Last year, more than 800 dancers auditioned, and the 2024 Christmas Spectacular featured 17 new dancers. The Rockettes were founded in St. Louis in 1925 as the "Missouri Rockets." They perform for more than a million people each holiday season at Radio City Music Hall.
