Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall
4.5
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Tours run daily starting at 9:30 AM
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
How to get there
  • 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center • 3 min walk
  • 5th Ave / 53rd St • 4 min walk
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  • Glenn S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome
    We went to see The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. It was awesome! We had a great view from the first balcony. We had reserved seating, but wIted in line outside for about 15 minutes. Very well organized getting guests in and out of the show.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 February 2024
  • bren m
    Singapore, Singapore235 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    would go again
    We went to see Jon Baptiste at Radio City Music Hall. The sound was wonderful. Jon Baptiste was wonderful. I just wish we had set up closer. I didn't realize how large this hall is. There are over 6,000 seats. This was not a tour.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 October 2024
  • OnAir23702038584
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    NY employees are the best!
    I went with the Ambassador travel club in Indianapolis where I've been living for several decades now but originally I'm from Queens, NY. My mom used to take my sister and me to Radio City when we were kids. As an adult, I worked across the street and was given free tickets for the show by my employer. It's always been a special treat to see the show, the moving orchestra, the grand staircase, the hidden organ player, and especially the Rocketts. As kids, we'd see a movie and a show. Every employee there treated me with efficiency and speed. On this trip I offered a tip to the young woman directing lines in the ladies room but she said they weren't allowed to accept tips. Every attendant, server, motorcoach driver with our group, maid, waiter, etc. I encountered in NY made me proud. Keep up the great work people - you're the best!
    Visited November 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 8 December 2024
  • Ellen
    Houston, Texas24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning!!
    Seeing the Rockettes performance here is absolutely outstanding! This is definitely something everyone needs to do! Our seats were the best in house if you as me. Row A 501 and 502. This is such a stunning venue. The bathroom line was horrific. Arrive early to check in and go to the bathroom.
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 January 2025
  • Shelly C
    Auburn, New York521 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even in the rain, so nice.
    We just visited the lights and it was so worth it. The decorations at Christmas time are so pretty. It is also much less crowded than Rockefeller center and 5th ave. A must see if going during Christmas time.
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 January 2025
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,249 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
This NYC theatre is situated in the heart of the entertainment neighborhood and is the home of world-famous performances such as the Rockettes. It's gorgeously decorated - you can really feel the history of previous and ongoing shows that've performed on this storied stage. The space is humongous; it looked like it could seat thousands of people. We came here to see the Rockettes and could've just enjoyed wandering through the building.

I'll add that getting through security here was a bit stressful, as the security guards were extra vigilant and kept barking orders at everyone. (I understand the necessity of herding thousands of people through the lines, but it felt like airport security.)
Written 25 December 2023
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Greg P
Columbus, OH217 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We have seen the Rockettes two years in a row. While the show was the same, so was the entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance. It just brings a smile to my 17-year old daughter’s face. She loves dance and this show brings it all. It certainly hits the Christmas theme all out.

While the amount of people circling to get into the building for each performance can seem daunting, we arrived about 30 minutes early and got in with plenty of time. In fact, we were some of the first to our seats. (There are lots of concessions/souvenir stands and the theatre itself is quite stunning.).
Written 25 December 2023
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Howard H
Carlsbad, CA37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
What can I say? You will not believe your eyes if you can get into this showplace! It is only open for special events and concerts, but when it opened in the depths of the Great Depression in 1932, you could see a movie and a great stage show for like 50 cents!! The architecture inside is breathtaking, starting with the palaital main lobby. Inside the 6000 seat auditorium are an orchestra section and three balconies. The acoustics are fantastic! The lighting can gradually change from neutral to red, yellow, green, blue, whatever. There are also tours of the place when no shows are playing, most often during the daytime. They are also terrific.
Written 21 June 2021
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Winter
10 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Family
Attended the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes at this venue and this is by far the worst venue I have ever been to for logistical management. We ended up missing the first 20 minutes of the 90 minute show because of the venue's sheer incompetence of managing crowds.

The show started at 6pm and, the night we attended, there were still more than 200 people outside the venue at 6pm waiting to pass through the ridiculously slow security lines. And we arrived with plenty of time to spare (>35 mins). People were still walking into the show more than 30 minutes late.

This is also the only venue I have ever been to that made me throw away water (yes, water) before being allowed to enter. I get not being allowed to bring in outside food or beverages but not being allowed to bring in bottled water is beyond looney. And, of course, I then didn't have time to fill my bottle up or buy a bottle once inside because the venue failed to get me in on time and I had already missed a good chunk of the show and I didn't want to miss anymore.

The venue is a music hall... it's sole job is to put on shows for people to watch and enjoy... you would think they would be experts at ensuring they get everybody in on time to watch the entirety of their show.

The venue itself is lovely though but stay away and book a show in a venue that's more competent.

Complete incompetence at crowd management, missed part of show
Written 5 December 2024
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jenned17
Conyers, GA1,193 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Everything I dreamed it would be and more! My mom and I attended the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with a tour group the second weekend of December. What a show! I have always loved the Rockettes and seeing them in their theater at Christmas brought tears to my eyes many times during the performance. We had excellent seats on the first row center of the first mezzanine and I loved every minute. The theater is simply gorgeous. Great souvenirs in ornaments, t-shirts, etc. This was my favorite thing we did in New York and so thankful I got to go!
Written 6 January 2024
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Tamerillia
12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
On October 27th, I purchased three tickets for the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular for the 10pm show on December 28, 2019 as a surprise Christmas gift for my young children. I am a single mother and I saved up for many months to be able to do this for my kids. We live in Florida and this was a huge expense for what should have been an amazing experience. At the time of entry I was informed that one of my tickets was not valid. I was directed to go around the block to the other entrance to get in the line for box one (problems). After waiting for 20 minutes in this line I showed the gentleman my digital tickets and advised him that I was just informed that one of my tickets were not valid. He printed out three tickets and sent me back to the line. After waiting in line again there was an issue that all the tickets were already checked in. After some protest a supervisor came and eventually allowed myself and my two young children entry into Radio City Music Hall. After finally making it to our seats and settling in for the show, here comes Usher Macey to advise me that my seat belongs to someone else. Usher Macey was extremely rude and lacked compassion so there was some protest from me. Now, here comes Macey’s extremely rude Supervisor to remove me from the theater while my two young minor children were alone in the theater. Turns out that my ticket was double sold. Macey’s Supervisor was Extremely rude, lacked empathy, and she had no compassion. Unfortunately I did not get her name. She treated me horrible and had me in tears. I missed the first quarter of the show while my children were stressed out and scared alone in the theater. I’m no VIP, just a single mother from Florida, but I still deserved respect and compassion during an extremely stressful and unfortunate situation. I was advised that because I bought my tickets through a third party it’s not their problem. If the site that the tickets were purchased from does not accommodate me with a refund I will dispute the tickets through my financial institution. This was a horrible experience and I regret booking this show at RCMH.
Written 2 January 2020
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Quest68214951647
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
I went to see Tony, Toni, Tone on 09/30/23@8p.m. I know this is for tours. However I had to write this review. The staff at Radio City that night was so awesome And I mean everyone. First let me Thank David I pray that's your name you made sure my husband had a wheelchair you were awesome. Thank you Jose for the exit escort wheelchair service. Thank you to the guy outside holding the sign directing traffic to 50th street he saw my husband needed help and he immediately jumped into action to get the needed help. Thank-You all for making our 36th anniversary celebration special. I cried everyone was so pleasant.
Written 1 October 2023
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,516 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Before the internet and television were things there was radio and Radio City Music Hall was where many shows in the USA were broadcast from.

The building is very grand and in keeping with the style when radio was king. I particularly love the ventilation grates on the side of the building with stylised patterns.
Written 2 December 2023
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Patrick K
Redding, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
The Christmas show with the Rocketts was fabulous. Our family of 8 loved the production. Everything was wonderful and keeping the birth of Christ in the performance was so inspiring. Thank you. Most memorable of our six days in NYC
Written 10 December 2023
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siobhan j
West Sussex, UK77 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We went to the Christmas Spectacular, and it was purely magical! The Rockettes were incredible, and had that Broadway wow factor. I would absolutely recommend.

We paid about $70 a ticket (from queuing at TKTS in Times Square on the day) they were central on the first tier, which was a good view.

The inside of the building is mind blowing, the vastness of the inside, foyer and staircase is really quite breathtaking!!!!

Just be prepared to be royally ripped off on any refreshments. A glass of wine is $15 and a pretzel or coffee $7.50 each.
Written 1 January 2020
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