One of the most popular shows to see in New York City during the holiday season is the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan.
With over 100 shows scheduled for the 2023 holiday season, the Rockettes are quite the busy group.
This year, the show at Radio City Music Hall runs from Nov. 17, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024.
You may have seen the shows in years past or be on your way to see it right now. So take this fun, holiday-inspired quiz — and test your knowledge of these iconic and amazing performers.
Where did the Rockettes originate?
Louisville, Kentucky
Kansas City, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Rockettes were once called the Roxyettes, named after their director — true or false?
True
False
Which brand of red lipstick do the Rockettes wear while performing?
MAC
Tom Ford
Yves Saint Laurent
Revlon
The Rockettes opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in what year?
1932
1944
1957
1963
How many total Rockettes are cast for the Christmas Spectacular each year?
25
40
50
80
The Rockettes have their hair and makeup professionally done before each performance — true or false?
True
False
Which two dance numbers have been in the Christmas Spectacular since its opening night?
“Santa’s Gonna Rock and Roll” and “A New York Christmas”
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Jingle Bells”
“Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “Living Nativity”
“Winter Wonderland” and “The Christmas Song”
How many digital projectors light up Radio City Music Hall during the Christmas Spectacular performance?
28
36
42
50
The quick costume change by the Rockettes following their iconic “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” number lasts how long?
25 seconds
48 seconds
78 seconds
108 seconds
In order for the famous kick line to work properly, the Rockettes must be within a certain height range — true or false?
True
False
When did the Rockettes first participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?
1957
1960
1970
1973
How many weeks in advance do the Rockettes begin practicing for the Christmas Spectacular?
3 weeks
6 weeks
3 months
All year
In 1967, the Rockettes went on strike, demanding pay for rehearsal time — true or false?
True
False
Approximately how many kicks do the Rockettes do per show?
50 kicks
80 kicks
130 kicks
160 kicks
Over 3,000 women have performed as Rockettes since the very first opening night — true or false?
True
False
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