ROCKETTES NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR
March 27, 2015
Spring is in bloom on stage at Radio City where the New York Spring Spectacular is charming
audiences. This new show celebrates the history and attributes that make New York unique.
Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, with an additional hip hop opening number by
Mia Michaels, the Rockettes get an opportunity to show their technique, diversity and skills, and
they are fantastic!
The story, (written by Joshua Harmon,) centers on an angel, Jack/ Derek Hough, who in order to
earn his wings, must try to help Bernie/ Lenny Wolpe, from losing his tour guide job to a
corporate magnate. Jenna, the billionaire, (played with adorable vivacity by Laura Benati)
wishes to make the tour a "virtual reality," so Bernie is given one last opportunity to convince
her.
Spring is in bloom on stage at Radio City where the New York Spring Spectacular is charming
audiences. This new show celebrates the history and attributes that make New York unique.
Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, with an additional hip hop opening number by
Mia Michaels, the Rockettes get an opportunity to show their technique, diversity and skills, and
they are fantastic!
The story, (written by Joshua Harmon,) centers on an angel, Jack/ Derek Hough, who in order to
earn his wings, must try to help Bernie/ Lenny Wolpe, from losing his tour guide job to a
corporate magnate. Jenna, the billionaire, (played with adorable vivacity by Laura Benati)
wishes to make the tour a "virtual reality," so Bernie is given one last opportunity to convince
her.
The tour starts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the paintings come alive
and show the evolution of dance through classic art works. From Degas' dancing ballerinas to
Picasso's Matadors, Mr. Hough joins the fun, bopping with medieval suits of armor and Egyptian
Pharohs through lavish 3-D projections. On to Central Park they go, complete with flying
kites, dogs, a bicycle and a hot dog cart, until it begins to rain. Mr. Hough and the fantastic
Jared Grimes, tap dance in the downpour รก la "singing in the rain" with the cheery Rockettes
in bright yellow slickers, rain boots and umbrellas.
As the stage gets mopped up from the downpour, the discoveries continue with a visit to the Statue of
Liberty, The Empire State roof deck, and the various sporting events the city has to offer. The
Rockettes strut their stuff as NY baseball, hockey, football and basketball players while current
sports idols encourage Bernie from the Jumbotron. Jenna is reminded of the intimacy and
glamour that make NY the special and romantic city it is. Finally when Jenna waltzes with Jack, she realizes
the best way to experience NYC is to take part in all it has to offer!
EYE ON THE ARTS, NY -- Deborah Wingert
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