Radio City Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is one of the most well-known holiday shows in the city. See the Rockettes clad in wooden soldier costumes doing their famous high kicks while Santa goes flying through the sky. You can even opt to watch the iconic performance through a pair of 3-D glasses for something extra special.
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The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet continues its annual tradition of performing George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at Lincoln Center every December. Matinees are extremely popular and tickets go quickly, so plan accordingly. About 90 dancers, 60 musicians, 30 stagehands, and two casts of 50 young students make each performance as magical as possible.