Radio City Christmas Spectacular Kicks Off PPAC's 33rd Season 11/12-28

The 2010 edition of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will kick off the Providence Performing Arts Center's 33rd Broadway Season and the 2010/2011 Broadway Series from November 12 to November 28, 2010 for 34 dazzling performances. The on-sale date for the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR will be announced soon; however, patrons can subscribe to PPAC's 2010/2011 Broadway Series now by contacting the PPAC Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136. Group sales are also available for the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR; patrons can contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt at phitatt@ppacri.org or at (401) 574-3162.

This season, a cast and crew of nearly 100 people come to Providence 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, reindeer fly, Santa and his elves prepare for their biggest night of the year, 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!"

"The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is a beloved holiday tradition for millions of families across the country," said Jonathan Hochwald, EVP Productions, MSG Entertainment. "We realize that not everyone can come to New York for Christmas, so we'll bring Christmas to them."

Those who may have seen the renowned New York production of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR will be thrilled to see the energy and excitement of this holiday tradition as it arrives in Providence. 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 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR since it debuted in 1933. In addition to the traditional favorites, the stage will come alive with newer scenes that will amaze audiences including "The 12 Days of Christmas," a sizzling Rockette tap number, and "Christmas in New York," a high-kicking Rockette number direct from the stage of New York City. The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR offers audiences non-stop excitement from the first notes of the overture until the curtain falls.

PPAC President, J.L. "Lynn" Singleton said, "We are all very excited to be bringing this wonderful production to the Providence this holiday season. I have been a fan of The Rockettes all of my life."

For more than three quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes have entertained millions of families with their eye-high kicks and unparalleled precision dance. The Rockettes are an American treasure and their performances feature unparalleled glamour and thrilling and complex choreography. The world's most famous precision dance troupe has been a legendary force in entertainment, with a history rich in skill and dedication to their craft. The dance troupe 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. Since their inception, 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 than 80 years, but are thriving now more than ever.

In 1994, due to popular demand, MSG Entertainment (MSGE) broadened the beloved holiday theatrical production'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 been performed in many cities across North America, including Boston, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Denver, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Seattle, Nashville, Phoenix, and many more. In 2009 alone, more than two million people saw the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. In its 16-year combined history outside of New York, as well as the production at Radio City Music Hall, the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR has played to more than 69 million people in 63 different cities.

The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, presented by PPAC, will make its Providence debut this holiday season at the Providence Performing Arts Center, November 12 to 28, 2010 for 34 performances. The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is part of PPAC's 2010/2011 Broadway Series.

The on-sale date for the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR will be announced soon. New subscribers can reserve a subscription with just a $99 deposit. Subscribers receive first choice in seating, advance order options, and a host of other subscription benefits. For more information on how to subscribe to the 2010/2011 Broadway Series, please contact the PPAC Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Regular Box Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday 10A to 2P and through curtain time(s) on show days. Please note that Summer Box Office Hours begin Mondy, June 7, and are Monday through Thursday, 10A to 3P and through curtain time(s) on show days. Patrons interested in subscribing may also contact Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at direct@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3136. Direct Response Hours are Monday through Friday, 9A to 5P.

Discounted admission is available to groups of 20 or more. For more information, please contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.

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