It's one of the sure signs that the holidays will son be upon us in Manhattan: Ted the camel and his four legged friends report to their first day of rehearsals at Radio City Music Hall as they prepare for a new production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in their starring roles in the "Living Nativity." On Monday, October 17, 2011 at 11AM the world-famous Radio City Rockettes welcome back the camels, sheep and donkey, arriving in true New York City style as a red carpet is rolled out to welcome them back to Radio City Music Hall. This year, the "Living Nativity" will be enhanced through digital projections, one of the new technology elements that will be featured in this year's Christmas Spectacular, as the starry night of Bethlehem will envelope audiences and make them immersed in the magic of Christmas like never before. Additionally, this year fans will be able to follow Ted the camel and all his furry friends on his Christmas journey on Twitter -- you can follow him @TedtheCamel!
ABOUT THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: The 2011 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, will be the most dynamic production to grace the Great Stage, running November 11 - January 2, 2012. Tickets are on sale now! America's favorite holiday show is about to re-define the Christmas Spectacular featuring a new 3DLive video game adventure, new Rockette performances, new musical compositions and heartwarming songs, dazzling new costumes and state-of-the-art technology alongside cherished numbers such as "The Living Nativity" and "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." Using cutting edge technology, audiences will be part of an immersive holiday experience, as scenery extends beyond the stage transforming the interior of Radio City into a magical canvas.
Ticket Information - Tickets on sale
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will run from November 11, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Prices range from $45 - $125. A limited number of premium tickets are also available for all performances. Tickets are available online at www.radiocitychristmas.com or at the Radio City Box Office (50th Street and Avenue of the Americas). Box Office hours are Monday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Ticketmaster Christmas Hotline at 1-866-858-0007 or at any Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket prices include a $4.50 facility charge. Tickets purchased via Ticketmaster are subject to service charges. Please call 1-866-858-0007 for more information.MSG Entertainment
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