The last time I saw the Radio City Christmas Spectacular I was 12 years old.
Quite a lot has changed since then. This years show is called, The Rockettes Magical Journey and showcases an amazing new spin on the timeless holiday classic.
New 3D effects are incorporated into the show and coincide with spectacular dance numbers. Everyone in the audience gets a pair of 3D glasses so they can see the various 3D action sequences and participate in the live action adventure game. The company and product placement during the show was a bit shameless but great for a good chuckle.
Each sequence was perfectly timed and executed with the utmost precision. The "parade of wooden soldiers" scene was phenomenal and dates back to 1933. 18 dancers wobble across the stage with alarming accuracy while dressed as toy soldiers.
I was a bit perturbed by the live camels and the lonely looking donkey that were led across the stage. What caught me totally by surprise was the Hollywoodesque, sensationalized nativity scene at the end.
I was slightly saddened to see Christmas so blatantly packaged and commercialized with singing Santa's and glittering dancing girls but what else could you expect? This is New York.
Over all the show was great.
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