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Rockettes' Centennial Show Celebrates Christmas Traditions and Reverence

12/19/2025

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The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their centennial with a Christmas Spectacular emphasizing ensemble over individual talent.
The show features minimal set design and highlights an ice-skating duo and a living nativity scene, with performers narrating and singing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”
This year's show contrasts with evangelical adaptations, which some view as excessive.
The Rockettes aim to convey reverence and tradition, celebrating the sacred foundations of Christmas.

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Story summary

The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their centennial with a Christmas Spectacular emphasizing ensemble over individual talent.
The show features minimal set design and highlights an ice-skating duo and a living nativity scene, with performers narrating and singing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”
This year's show contrasts with evangelical adaptations, which some view as excessive.
The Rockettes aim to convey reverence and tradition, celebrating the sacred foundations of Christmas.