A beloved holiday tradition for almost 80 years, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" continues to be a spectacular and heartwarming event for the whole family.
The biggest stars in music and entertainment join in the celebration, as thousands of revelers come back every year to watch as 30,000 lights illuminate the world's most famous Christmas tree. With millions more viewing the live telecast from home, it's a wonderful way to kick off the holidays with your loved ones. One-hour live special.
The biggest stars in music and entertainment join in the celebration, as thousands of revelers come back every year to watch as 30,000 lights illuminate the world's most famous Christmas tree. With millions more viewing the live telecast from home, it's a wonderful way to kick off the holidays with your loved ones. One-hour live special.
Barry Manilow, Cher and More To Light Up Annual CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2023
Celebrate the lighting one of world's most famous Christmas trees with a star-studded lineup of musical performances and special appearances in this year's highly anticipated “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special. The two-hour telecast will air live Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC ...
NBC Unveils Holiday Season Schedule With Barry Manilow, Dolly Parton & More
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023
Viewers can once again look forward to a robust slate of their favorite specials including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and several others. New programming for 2023 includes “Christmas at the Opry,” hosted by Grammy Award-winning country super...
Kelly Clarkson to Host & Perform at NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Tree-Lighting Special
by Michael Major - October 26, 2023
Kelly Clarkson will not only host NBC’s iconic Christmas special, but also deliver festive performances – all from the historic NYC spot that is now also home to her eponymous talk show “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will once again join the...
Sergio Trujillo, Joan Marcus, and Carol Rosegg Join Lineup For The Broadway Cruise 2
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023
The 2nd annual sailing of The Broadway Cruise will take off in 2024! Find out who has joined the lineup for the cruise here!...
NBC to Celebrate CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND With New Elvis Presley Holiday Special
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023
Viewers will be brought into the historic Graceland estate, Elvis’ treasured home that has been visited by millions of his fans around the world. “Christmas at Graceland” is the first live musical televised holiday special of its kind at the estate. Participating performers will be announced a...
2023 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Starring the Rockettes Will Return in November
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced that America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, is returning to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from November 17, 2023 through January 1, 2024....
The Radio City Rockettes to Hold Auditions for the 2023 Christmas Spectacular and Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023
Open call auditions for the 2023 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will be held on Thursday, April 20 at Radio City Music Hall, with callbacks on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, 2023....
50th Anniversary Exhibition of Jamaican Artists Inspired By THE HARDER THEY COME to be Featured at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2023
Beginning on Thursday, February 16, theatergoers will be able to visit Wheel and Come Again: The 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition of The Harder They Come on The Public Theater’s Levin Mezzanine, an exhibition of art inspired by the original film....
Andrea, Matteo & Virginia Bocelli Set Televised Performances This Week
by Michael Major - December 12, 2022
World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, the most successful classical artist of all time, joins with his 25-year-old son Matteo and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia, to celebrate the release of their first-ever together, A Family Christmas, available Decca / Capitol Records. Check out upcoming...
Andrea, Matteo, Virginia Bocelli & Pentatonix Unveil 'Do You Hear What I Hear'
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022
Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, his 25-year-old son Matteo and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia have teamed up with one of the most innovative vocal groups of all time, Pentatonix, to record an inspiring new version of the festive classic “Do You Hear What I Hear” – released on Decca ...
NBC Celebrates 90 Years of Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony With CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Special
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022
Viewers will be treated to festive performances by Jimmie Allen, Andrea Bocelli along with Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, The Muppets of Sesame Street, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, The Shindellas, Gwen Stefani, Louis ...
Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022
The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....
World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2022
Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. ...
Chris Mann's THE CHRIS MANN SHOW Listed For Your Emmy Consideration
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022
Fresh off his Lincoln Center performance for Lin Manuel Miranda, himself, Mann’s FYC campaign is gaining traction among his loyal fans. His critically-acclaimed parody series, “The Chris Mann Show,” has dominated the internet since 2020 with over 600 million views....
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Chris Mann Comes to Overture Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022
Celebrate The Phantom of the Opera and the best of Broadway as Chris Mann (Star of The Phantom of the Opera and NBC's The Voice) is joined by special “Phantom” co-stars Krista Buccallato (Christine u/s in The Phantom of the Opera) and Adam Machart (The Wick Theatre's Brigadoon) for “Phantom Vo...
Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus & More Join NBC Fall Programming Slate
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022
Dolly Parton will headline the musical film “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.” NBC’s New Year’s Eve celebration is back as Miley Cyrus continues the newest holiday tradition with the return of “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” joining favorites “Christmas in Rockefeller Cen...
Chris Mann Comes To Overture Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2021
Celebrate The Phantom of the Opera and the best of Broadway as Chris Mann (Star of The Phantom of the Opera and NBC's The Voice) is joined by special “Phantom” co-stars Krista Buccallato (Christine u/s in The Phantom of the Opera) and Adam Machart (The Wick Theatre's Brigadoon) for “Phantom Vo...
Swing Kings 'Big Bad Voodoo Daddy' Announced at ABT
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2021
Alberta Bair Theater welcomes back Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for a New Year's Eve show at 8 pm on December 31. With a signature drink mixed by 406 Kitchen & Taproom, ticket holders are invited to linger after the show before heading to an after party or home to watch the ball drop....
Carrie Underwood Celebrates the Holidays with Appearances for MY GIFT
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021
On the eve of the debut of her first residency, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood ushers in the holidays with multiple broadcast appearances on behalf of My Gift (Special Edition). Watch Underwood perform 'Mary Did You Know?' on CMA Country Christ...
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021
The cast from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Come From Away” will perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special prior to the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree. The special will also include performances from the Pentatonix, Harry Connick Jr., Car...
Harry Connick Jr, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform at CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021
Viewers will be treated to festive performances by Annie LIVE's Harry Connick Jr., Alessia Cara, Mickey Guyton, Norah Jones, Brad Paisley, Rob Thomas, Carrie Underwood and more. The evening will include a duet featuring Paisley and Thomas and a special performance by the Radio City Rockettes....
NBC Announces MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 10, 2021
This year’s Macy’s Fireworks show will launch more than 65,000 shells and effects from five barges positioned on the East River centered in midtown, delighting New York City spectators and a nationwide television audience. ...
BWW Flashback: Our Favorite Christmas In Rockefeller Center Performances - MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD, Jordan Fisher & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 24, 2020
There are many ways to celebrate the holidays, but one of our favorite traditions is to celebrate in song! Each year the annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center broadcast features some of Broadway's brightest stars, bringing us music, warmth and light through song. We're rounding up some of our fa...
Kelly Clarkson & Brett Eldridge Bring 'Under the Mistletoe' to Life
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020
GRAMMY-winning global superstar Kelly Clarkson and acclaimed country singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge have brought their holiday duet “Under The Mistletoe” to life....
RATINGS: No Stopping THE MASKED SINGER on Fox
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020
Here are the highlights of the 14 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....
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