Exclusive | Rockette who went viral for her audition at 7 months pregnant reveals the story behind the video

Exclusive | Rockette who went viral for her audition at 7 months pregnant reveals the story behind the video

The internet got a kick out of this. Former Rockette Alina Silver posted a throwback video of her audition for the iconic dance company while seven and a half months pregnant — and it quickly went viral with a combined 11.7 million views on TikTok and Instagram. Commenters marveled over her astounding accomplishment, calling her “super human,” “badass” … Read more

Rockettes to celebrate 100th anniversary at Radio City in 2025. Get tickets

Rockettes to celebrate 100th anniversary at Radio City in 2025. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1925, the Rockettes (then known as “the Roxyettes”) got their merry start in St. Louis, MO. For seven years, choreographer Russell … Read more

Exclusive | ‘So many people say they could see me as a Rockette’: Inside auditions as Radio City’s beloved kickline celebrates 100 years

Exclusive | ‘So many people say they could see me as a Rockette’: Inside auditions as Radio City’s beloved kickline celebrates 100 years

Early Tuesday morning, while most of New York City was rushing to work, more than 1,000 eager dancers — from 45 states and 34 countries — hogged the sidewalk of 50th Street as they lined up outside Radio City Music Hall to audition for a coveted spot on the famous kickline’s 100th year. Addison Brill, … Read more

Inside the Rockette auditions where 800 dancers, now cut to 200, are hoping to be Spectacular

Inside the Rockette auditions where 800 dancers, now cut to 200, are hoping to be Spectacular

It’s called a Christmas Spectacular for a reason. Auditions for the legendary Radio City Rockettes began this week as more than 800 dedicated dancers flooded the Midtown theater for an open call and a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the show. Competition was fierce, with only 14 openings in the 84 positions between the Christmas Spectacular … Read more

One woman’s spectacular journey to become a Radio City Rockette

One woman’s spectacular journey to become a Radio City Rockette

Hannah Welsh, a spirited second-year Radio City Rockette hailing from Georgia, embodies a lifelong dedication to dance that culminated in her dream role with the world-renowned Rockettes. From her early years, dancing was an inherent part of her life, spurred by a passion that began at the tender age of 3. Arriving in New York … Read more

Meet the real-life Rockette who inspired a glittering new novel

Meet the real-life Rockette who inspired a glittering new novel

Fiona Davis writes gripping historical dramas set in New York City’s most glittering landmarks, from the Frick Collection to the Chelsea Hotel. But in 2021, 81-year-old Sandra Lachenauer contacted Davis through her website suggesting another location: Radio City Music Hall. “She said, ‘You know, I’m a former Rockette and if you want to know all … Read more