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Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years with Christmas Spectacular

11/7/2025

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Radio City Rockettes, based at Radio City Music Hall in New York, celebrate their 100th anniversary with Christmas Spectacular.
The troupe originated as the 'Missouri Rockets' in 1925 and grew from 16 dancers to over 80.
The show features the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.
Despite a 1960s decline and a pay strike, modernization and a lasting legacy kept the Rockettes, with over one million attendees expected this year.

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Story summary

Radio City Rockettes, based at Radio City Music Hall in New York, celebrate their 100th anniversary with Christmas Spectacular.
The troupe originated as the 'Missouri Rockets' in 1925 and grew from 16 dancers to over 80.
The show features the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.
Despite a 1960s decline and a pay strike, modernization and a lasting legacy kept the Rockettes, with over one million attendees expected this year.