THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
Presents
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
STARRING THE ROCKETTES
December 7 - 31, 2006
At the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
TICKETS ON-SALE NOW FOR THE HOUSTON DEBUT OF “THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR”
HOUSTON,
TEXAS...The world-famous Radio City Rockettes will star in The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular when the beloved holiday production makes its Houston
debut this year. As a part of both the Cadillac Broadway Across America -
Houston and Theatre Under The Stars’ 2006-2007 Seasons, The Radio City Christmas
Spectacular, will premiere at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800
Bagby at Walker) from December 7 –31.
Single tickets for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular ($23-$69) are
available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (713) 629-3700 or (713)
558-TUTS (8887); in person at the Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston and
Theatre Under The Stars’ Box Office (800 Bagby at Walker); or online at
www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and www.tuts.com.
The Christmas Spectacular is exactly that…a spectacular. A cast and
crew of nearly 100 people will premiere in Houston 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 to
the Hobby Center stage. 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.
THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES STAR IN TUTS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR FOR THE XMAS 2007
SEASON
The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular is the greatest single holiday sensation in the world!”
said TUTS Founder Frank Young. “TUTS and Cadillac Broadway Across America -
Houston have been trying to secure an exclusive Houston run for our
organizations’ family audiences, and now this extravaganza will indeed be the
spectacular jewel at the top of Houston’s holiday tree of entertainment.”
Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston Vice-President Sheri Johnson adds,
“We are thrilled to finally be able to bring The Radio City Christmas
Spectacular to Houston. This immensely popular show will attract audiences from
throughout Texas. It’s a great show to enjoy with family and friends, and it
will be a wonderful choice for those with guests in town for the holidays.”
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 two million people. In its 12-year combined history outside
of New York, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has played to more than 11
million people in 26 different cities.
“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 more nearly 80 years, but are thriving now more than
ever.
The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular comes to Houston during the 2006 holiday season presented
by Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston and Theater Under The Stars at the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, December 7 – 31 with 50 total
performances. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a part of the 2006-2007
Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston and TUTS Seasons. Single tickets for
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular ($23-$69) are available to the public at
all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (713) 629-3700 or (713) 558-TUTS (8887);
in person at the Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston and Theatre Under
The Stars’ Box Office (800 Bagby at Walker, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm);
or on-line at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and www.tuts.com. Groups of 20 or
more may reserve tickets now by calling Cadillac Broadway Across America -
Houston at (800) 889-8457 or TUTS at (713) 558-8888.
Radio City
Entertainment (RCE), the live entertainment arm of Cablevision Systems
Corporations, is a worldwide entertainment company recognized for its signature
combination of event production and entertainment marketing. In addition to the
nearly 700 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio
City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and
the Expo Center at MSG, Radio City Entertainment produces shows across America.
Radio City Entertainment’s live events include The Radio City Christmas
Spectacular, as well as six productions of The Christmas Spectacular outside of
New York. Additional information about Radio City Entertainment is available on
the Web at www.radiocity.com. Cablevision Systems Corporation owns Madison
Square Garden, L.P., which includes MSG Network; FSN New York; the New York
Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); Radio
City Entertainment; the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League), and the
Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York
metropolitan area.
Theatre Under The
Stars (TUTS), one of America's largest producers of non-profit musical theatre,
was founded in 1968 by Frank M. Young. TUTS was the first theatrical
organization in Houston to perform free to the public at Miller Outdoor Theatre
in Hermann Park, and is the only Houston arts organization that has performed
there free to the public every year since the building opened. Since its
founding, TUTS has produced more than 275 musicals including many local,
national and world premieres and is currently represented on Broadway with
Beauty and the Beast. TUTS is also noted for mounting many International tours,
including Debbie Reynolds in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Juliette Prowse in Mame,
Robert Goulet in Man of La Mancha and the Tony Award-winning revival of
Carousel. As a way to continue the tradition of musical theatre, TUTS' Humphreys
School of Musical Theatre provides instruction and stage experience for more
than 1,700 students annually. Now housed in the new Hobby Center for the
Performing Arts, TUTS also annually presents the Tommy Tune Awards, honoring the
best and brightest in Houston's high school musical theatre programs.
Broadway Across America presents first-rate touring Broadway
shows, family productions and other live theatrical events throughout a network
of 51 North American cities. A leader in subscription series programs and group
ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to creating memorable and
accessible experiences for all guests, selling over 5 million tickets to over
3,000 performances each year. Broadway Across America is a division of Live
Nation (NYSE: LYV), a leading live content and distribution company focused on
creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans.
For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to
BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com
