Where-To-Go Wednesday - Radio City StagedoorTour

What: Radio City Stagedoor Tour

Where: Radio City Music Hall
             1260 Avenue of the Americas
              New York, NY

When: Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Who: All ages

 
 

Me: The Radio City Stagedoor Tour was super enjoyable. It was really fun. We went around and learned about different areas and a little about the history. 

We got to go under the stage. It can hold a lot of weight and be raised and lowered. We learned about the decorations on the walls, the carpets, and more. They were really fascinating. 

There is also a part of the tour where you could meet one of the Rockettes, and ask her some questions. You could also take your picture with her. It was really cool! That was one of my favorite parts of the tour!

We didn't get to go in the auditorium though because someone was practicing for a performance that night. It would be nice if we had been able to, but I still enjoyed the tour even without that. Besides,  I have been in the auditorium before because I've been to a couple events at Radio City Music Hall. I had never been to the other places on the tour. 

We also went into a projection room where they used to show movies on a screen that would come down. They would have both a movie and a whole show with the Rockettes. I wish I could have seen that. I saw the Christmas show once and the Spring show when they had it. I liked the Spring show better. I wish they'd bring that one back. I am glad to have had the opportunity to see shows at Radio City and to get to see the Rockettes dancing.  I am also glad I was able to take the Radio City Stagedoor Tour. It is definitely worth it!

 

Mom - Radio City has been a part of my life since I was a young child. My grandmother used to take me there when I was a kid, and we would see a movie followed by a full stage show starring the fabulous Rockettes. When I was older I went to concerts there. Later, I took my children to little kid shows like Dora and Barney. In recent years, we went to the Christmas Spectacular and the Spring Spectacular (the latter was changed to a summer show the following year, and since then they haven't had that show; we really enjoyed it though).

However, even though I have been there a lot, there is so much that I did not know about the inner workings and the history of Radio City. It was very exciting to have the opportunity to learn more.  The tour covers everything from the area beneath the stage to the projection booth at the top. It may vary slightly depending on what is happening at the venue on that day and at that time. 

You may get to hear that night's performers doing their soundcheck. However, if that happens, you won't actually go into the auditorium on the tour. You will definitely get to meet one of the famous Rockettes. You will see pictures of performers that have appeared at the venue over the years, events that have occurred, and of the Rockettes. You will even have a chance to sneak a peek into the costume shop and see some of the many colorful costumes the Rockettes have worn over the years. Plus, there is a whole lot more on the tour. Whether you grew up with Radio City like I did or not, the Radio City Stagedoor is fun and fascinating.

 

For more about the Radio City Stagedoor tour, visit https://www.msg.com/venue-tours/radio-city-music-hall?icmp=int-radio-city_vlp-venue-tours-module_venue-tours.

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.