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My 15 seconds of fame with the RockettesBy Madelyn Miller
It is all a fantasy. I got to take a picture with the Rockettes, but the real Rockettes are the only ones you will see on stage this holiday season. But when I showed this picture to my Mom, she thought all those years of dancing lessons had finally paid off. I guess I still need the tall and thin lessons. THE 2006 EDITION OF THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, PRESENTED BY DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS, RETURNS TO THE NOKIA THEATRE AT GRAND PRAIRIE NOVEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 3
Dallas audiences will kick up their heels when The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the World-Famous Radio City Rockettes, makes its triumphant return to The Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie for the 2006 holiday season. Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals and as part of the Broadway Contemporary Series, the beloved holiday production will play November l0-December 3 for 40 dazzling performances. Single tickets, priced from $24-$85, will go on sale Monday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center in Dallas, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 214-631-ARTS(2787). For groups of 15 or more, call 214-426-GROUP.
“The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a holiday tradition for millions of families across the country,” said John Bonanni, Executive Producer. “We realize that not everyone can come to New York for Christmas, so we’ll bring Christmas to you.” For more than three quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes, the world's most famous precision dance troupe, have been a legendary force in entertainment, with a rich history of skill and dedication to their craft. The dance company first kicked to life in 1925 as the "Missouri Rockets" and made their show business debut in St. Louis, the realization of a long-time dream of their creator, Russell Markert. In 1933, the "Rockets" performed at the opening night of Radio City Music Hall and have continued to perform there for more than 70 years. Including New York City, they have danced in 27 cities across North America and have entertained audiences around the world. Most famous for their eye high kicks and precision dancing, the Rockettes have strutted their way into the hearts of millions and have made The Radio City Christmas Spectacular a staple of holiday magic. The Radio City Rockettes perform with a signature precision that perpetually delights every new audience. Indeed, these “dancing daughters” – as their founder, Russell Markert always referred to them – have not only persevered for nearly 80 years, but are thriving now more than ever. Ticket Information Radio City Entertainment Dallas Summer Musicals |
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dreamed I was tall and thin and could dance. I dreamed I was a Rockette and got
to dance and prance around in adorable costumes.
The
World Famous Radio City Rockettes to star in 40 performances of America’s #1
holiday show! Tickets On Sale Monday, September 18, 2006
The
Christmas Spectacular is exactly that…a spectacular. A cast and crew of nearly
100 people will return to Dallas this season to deliver a holiday show
experience like never before. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is sure to
give audiences holiday memories to last a lifetime. Children of all ages will
be enchanted by live holiday entertainment as teddy bears dance, wooden soldiers
come to life, snowmen shimmy, reindeer fly, elves rap and the Radio City
Rockettes perform their fancy footwork and eye-high kicks. The New York Times
says, “BRILLIANT! It lifts the spirit and spreads warmth, joy and good will!”
Those
who may have glowing memories of the famed New York production of The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular will be thrilled to see all the spectacle and excitement
brought once again to the Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie. Famed dance numbers
featured in this production include “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “The
Living Nativity,” both of which have been performed in The Christmas Spectacular
since 1933. In addition to the traditional favorites, the stage will come alive
with newer scenes that will amaze audiences including “Christmas in New York,” a
high-kicking Rockette number direct from the stage of New York City. The Radio
City Christmas Spectacular is non-stop excitement until the curtain falls. 
“We
are thrilled to be able to bring the most popular holiday show in the world back
to North Texas,” said Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director of Dallas
Summer Musicals. “Our audiences have been eagerly anticipating the return of
this show since we presented the North Texas premiere in 2002.” 
In 1994, due to popular demand, Radio City Entertainment
broadened the beloved holiday theatrical’s schedule for the first time to
encompass markets outside of New York, while running simultaneously with the New
York production. Since then, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has performed
in major cities across North America including Boston, Atlanta, St. Louis,
Chicago, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Denver, Columbus, Dallas, Seattle, Orlando,
Pittsburgh, Nashville, Phoenix and many more. In 2005 alone, The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular was enjoyed by more than 2 million people. In its 12-year
combined history outside of New York, as well as the production at Radio City
Music Hall, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has played to more than 56
million people in 27 different cities.