Photo Flash: 2017 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Celebrates Opening Night at Radio City

The 2017 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes celebrated the beginning of the holiday season last night, November 16. Opening night honored the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks Inc. to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. The festivities kicked off onstage with a special performance by one of the 2017 Garden of Dreams Talent Show performers before the official opening night performance of the 2017 Christmas Spectacular season. BroadwayWorld has photos below!

Embraced by generations of families, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is a one-of-a-kind tradition where the unmistakable spirit of Christmas in New York comes alive. The 2017 production features stunning Rockettes dance numbers and magnificent costumes and has undergone a complete technological overhaul and now includes digital projections that extend to all eight of Radio City Music Hall's iconic proscenium arches, making audiences feel like they are part of the show.

The Radio City Rockettes are a legendary dance company and have been a part of the fabric of New York City for decades. Since their debut in the Christmas Spectacular in 1933, The Rockettes have danced into the hearts of millions and spread Christmas cheer to people of all ages. Their precision technique continues to inspire fans of all ages and their talent and athleticism is unrivaled.

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, is running now through January 1, 2018. Tickets for the 2017 production are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas and at the Radio City box office.

Photo Credits: Zack Lane/MSG Photos and Dave Allocca/Starpix

Radio City on opening night of the 2017 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING The Rockettes

Alison Jantzie, Jill Martin, Zoe Nguyen and Jacie Scott

Alison Jantzie, Jill Martin, Zoe Nguyen and Jacie Scott

Alison Jantzie, Jill Martin, Zoe Nguyen and Jacie Scott

Alison Jantzie, Jill Martin, Zoe Nguyen and Jacie Scott

Alison Jantzie, Santa Clause, Jill Martin, Zoe Nguyen and Jacie Scott

Zoe Nguyen

The Empire State Building on opening night of the 2017 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING The Rockettes

Zoe Nguyen with Alison Jantzie and Jacie Scott

Jill Martin and Zoe Nguyen