The Radio City Christmas Show: For A Lifetime of Memories

The Radio City Christmas show has long been a family tradition of mine, that my husband and I started passing on with our children over the past 3 years, and it’s become an experience we all look forward to every year to “kick” off our holiday season.

We first took our son when he was 2 1/2, which to some may seem really brave- but he sat through the entire performance mesmerized by the singing and dancing going on around him.  We were impressed.

Last year he enjoyed it so much  he took home some of the streamers that shot into the audience as a souvenir and played with them for weeks.

So, it was an absolute honor when we were invited to attend a party before the show this year to celebrate opening week.

Upon arriving, we were escorted to The Rockette’s small rehearsal studio, where Kate’s Papery had set up crafts, and Magnolia Bakery , who this year have a special limited time Red Velvet Rockette cupcake- had set up cupcake decorating tables for the children.

While my son was eyeing up the stamp pads and my husband’s stomach was growing hungry with the sweet smell of the cupcakes. I was in awe of where we were!

Mirrored walls complete with ballet bars in the front of the room, on the side a cork board with notes of formations and rehearsal schedules… and on the floor- a tapped-off stage with a star in the center and the word “PARADE” in the front. It gave me the chills.

What little girl hasn’t dreamt of being a Rockette at some point in their life? Watching them in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is something I’ve done every year since I can remember- and here I was getting a sneak peek into how it all comes together.

As the children, dressed as Rockettes and Toy Soldiers made cards, and drafted letters to Santa, we received a surprise visit from Santa and The Rockettes themselves!

My son, finally realizing where he was, was in awe. He stared at them for a while and then handed them the letters he had. They thanked him and said “Are you a Toy Soldier?” and he robotically uttered “My name is Ryan”, and thats all he said over and over each time they asked him a question. If I thought I was in awe, I can only imagine the magnitude of the event from a four year olds perspective. I mean come on, this is the real deal Santa!

After the meet and greet, we got to decorate our cupcakes and go into The Roxy Suite for pictures with Santa!

The Roxy Suite is the former office of Roxy Rockefeller and almost as breath taking as the lobby of Radio City itself.  Everything from the lighting to the decor was classic and timeless.

When we were done with all of the festivities, it was finally showtime! … and it was a good thing because I don’t think my son could take the anticipation any longer.

The show as usual was amazing. My son changed his favorite part from the Toy Land scene to the Toy Soldier scene. The soldier that pulled out the pillow for the falling soldiers, cracked him up this year.

That’s what I love about The Christmas Show, it leaves you feeling festive and you can come out every year with something new that you love about it.

If you are interested in attending the show, there are discount orchestra tickets available until December 2. (use the code SN22) and if you would like to take a peek behind the scenes, the Music Hall offers tours as well!

Start your tradition this year, I promise you will not be disappointed.

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