It takes a Christmas village. Nothing says the holidays are here in New York City quite like the Radio City Rockettes. Today, more than 72 million people have witnessed the precision dance troupe, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, perform in the Christmas Spectacular. To transport wide-eyed audience members to a 90-minute Christmas wonderland … Read more
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
It’s the Rockettes’ way. Fans of the famed Radio City Music Hall dance troupe will get a high kick out of New York City’s big tribute to the dancers as they mark their 100th anniversary. On Friday morning, The Post can exclusively report, the Big Apple renamed the stretch in front of the venue “Rockettes … Read more
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
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
If you see a swarm of statuesque women high-kicking in front of Radio City this week, no, it’s not Christmas just yet. The holiday season may be months away, but springtime is when Rockette history is made. Each April, hundreds of hopeful leotard-clad dancers travel from all over to the Big Apple to audition for … Read more
Meet the new dancing queens. This Friday, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns for another magical holiday season — with a slew of fresh faces joining the show’s famed Rockettes this year. Following open-call auditions in the spring, which saw more than 800 women kick their way into Midtown to show their best tap, jazz … Read more
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. We’re already high-kicking in anticipation. On Friday, Nov. 8, The Rockettes will launch their annual multi-month Radio City Spectacular residency at the … Read more
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
He’s got back to back appointments. For decades, Manhattan chiropractor Doug Willen has treated some of the city’s top bodies — including Rockettes and professional ballerinas such as Misty Copeland — in his Fifth Avenue office. He specializes in “medical aesthetics” — manipulating the human form to not just feel better, but look better — and … Read more
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
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. No one does Christmas quite like New York City. From the stunning window displays to the famous Rockefeller Center tree, it’s hard not to feel the holiday cheer … Read more
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
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. For New Yorkers, Christmas means a few different things. Obviously, there’s the tree in Rockefeller Center. Then, you can’t miss the FAO Schwartz toy store. Of course, no … Read more
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. Although snow may seem a million miles away for New Yorkers, the “most wonderful time of year,” aka Christmas season, is fast approaching. With it comes holiday deals, … Read more