Nicknamed the Showplace of the Nation , it is the headquarters for the Rockettes , the precision dance company. The opera house plans were canceled in , leading to the construction of Rockefeller Center. One of the more notable parts of the Music Hall is its large auditorium, which was the world's largest when the Hall first opened. The 5,seat Music Hall was the larger of the two venues. It was largely successful until the s, when declining patronage nearly drove the Music Hall to bankruptcy.
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Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people, a place of beauty where ordinary people could see high-quality entertainment. Since its opening, more than million people have gone to Radio City to enjoy movies, stage shows, concerts and special events. Rockefeller , Jr. The result was an Art Deco masterpiece of elegance and grace constructed out of a diverse variety of materials, including aluminum, gold foil, marble, permatex, glass, and cork. Its sophisticated system of hydraulic-powered elevators allowed spectacular effects in staging, and many of its original mechanisms are still in use today. In its first four decades, Radio City Music Hall alternated as a first-run movie theater and a site for gala stage shows. More than films have premiered at Radio City Music Hall since In the late s, the theater changed its format and began staging concerts by popular music artists. The show features the high-kicking Rockettes, a precision dance troupe that has been a staple at Radio City since the s. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us!
Since opening in , it has welcomed over million guests and some of the greatest performers in history through its doors. From the Grammy's and the Tony's to the Rockettes and more, it has hosted some of the biggest live events. Tours run daily and depart approximately every half hour. During the Christmas Spectacular, tours run daily and depart approximately every 15 minutes. Currently unavailable. During the Christmas Spectacular season, please present your voucher and enter the tour at the Executive Entrance located on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues closer to 6th. During busy months March — June Radio City highly recommends making a reservation 24 hours in advance at the tour desk. Arrive minutes ahead of your tour time. Tour lasts approximately 75 minutes.
