Sphere To Feature First-Of-Its-Kind Exosphere Activation With The Radio City Rockettes This Holiday Season
It’s starting to look like Christmas in Las Vegas!
The exact choreography of the Radio City Rockets icon will appear in a new festival activation It shows a 360 degree dance wrap around the stage
Las Vegas And new york, November 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) (‘Sphere Entertainment’) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (‘MSG Entertainment’) Radio City Rockets, the favorite stars announced today Christmas Spectacular featuring Radio City Rockets Held annually at the Radio City Music Hall new yorkoffered every day during the holiday season on the Sphere, a fully programmable Sphere in Las Vegas. The holiday Christmas wonder The activation began overnight, marking the first time that Exosphere performed a dance that wrapped 360 degrees around the stage. The content was developed in collaboration between Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment, both part of the MSG family of companies.
“The magic we created at Sphere is here, and there is magic created by Rockets every year at Rockets. Christmas wonder” he said Guy Barnett, SVP, Brand Strategy and Creative Development, Global Entertainment. “There’s nothing more artistic than a rocket or more scientific than a sphere, so bringing these two together in a unique way at Exosphere is at the heart of what we do here at Sphere – bringing art and science together to bring wonder to the world. This is especially exciting because it’s the most exciting thing we’ve ever created for Exosphere.” The complex is a combination of real-life footage and animated content.
“Showcasing the authenticity of the Rockettes in a big way at the Sphere is a new first for a major dance company,” he said. Jessica Tuttle, SVP Production, MSG Entertainment. “This special activation brings together two brands in the MSG family of companies – one that has been bringing joy to millions of fans. New York City Every year for 90 years, and began delighting audiences around the world earlier this year. Another example of how is the Rockettes dancing on the Exosphere as the first live acts to appear. Christmas wonder It continues to push the boundaries of entertainment.”
Activation begins with the first Christmas ornament displayed on the Exosphere. The bright red and gold decoration starts spinning off the top, it is revealed, in a nod to the number “12 days of Christmas”. Christmas wonder, legs of rockets. As the top of the ornament rises, the rockets spin around the Exosphere at a height of 125 feet, performing a visual precision choreography that culminates in your favorite kickline. The invention is intended to be transparent, so the rockets’ backs are visible through the Sphere, marking the first time the technique has been used on an immersive digital canvas. The deck will be closed and the iconic Radio City Music Hall marquee will be displayed in bright neon New York City.
To achieve the sequence, 15 Rockettes were split into groups of five and captured performing, giving the Sphere Studios team three clips that were put together. Those combined clips were then duplicated and glued together to span the entire circumference of the exosphere. Animated elements, including the decorations and Radio City Music Hall marquee, were added before the flash behind the dancers appeared.
“We’re all about authenticity,” he said Daniel Morgan, Radio City Rocket, Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer. But with the Sphere, we have to make sure that everything – from our fingertips to the height of our signature eye-lashes – is perfectly aligned because of the scale of the Exosphere. This is a great honor. Watch the rockets on the Sphere spread the Christmas cheer inside Las Vegas When we perform in Christmas wonder in our house New York City.”
Pictures of the rockets were shot. new york Exclusively for Exosphere by the joint creative team from Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment. The content is conceptualized, developed and created exclusively by Sphere Studios. A behind-the-scenes video of the creation of this campaign was captured by both. new york And Burbank, where Sphere Studios is based, highlights the unique process of shooting and building content for Exosphere.
Because it was lit in the beginning July 4, the Exosphere has attracted worldwide attention for its impressive visuals. The Exosphere is covered in 580,000 square feet of fully programmable LED panels, creating the largest LED screen in the world. The Exosphere consists of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks, spaced eight inches apart. Each pack contains 48 individual LED diodes, each diode capable of displaying 256 million different colors – at Las Vegas Sky line.
In the main part of the holidays New York Cityof Christmas wonder It stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers in the 90-minute production. In his spectacular show, he presents intricate melodious works and spectacular performances that leave the audience in awe and wonder. Since opening in Radio City in 1933, Christmas wonder It has brought holiday cheer to more than 70 million people worldwide.
In the year Founded in 1925, the Radio City Rockettes are the longest running precision dance company in America. The Rockettes are world-renowned for their unity, athleticism, and authentic style that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and tap, as well as modern and contemporary dance techniques. in addition Christmas wonderThe Rockettes perform annually in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas at Rockefeller Center’s Tree Lighting, and have appeared as part of some of the biggest events in entertainment, including the Tony Awards, MTV VMAs, NYC Pride Parade, and more. Saturday Night Live.”
Tickets for 2023 Christmas wonder here you go 49 dollars And you can buy it online www.rockettes.com/christmas or at Radio City Music Hall at the Ticketmaster box office (1260 6Th The street between 50Th And 51St streets). Service charges apply to online orders. For groups of nine or more, please contact the Group Sales Department at 212-465-6080 or [email protected]. Please visit for information on accessible shows www.rockettes.com/Christmas/accessibility. Visit www.rockettes.com For more information.
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About Sphere
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. A place where leading artists, inventors and technologists create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to new levels and transport audiences to real and imagined places. The venue will host the premier Sphere Experiences. Hollywood Directors; concerts and residencies from the world’s greatest artists; and premier marquee events. The first sphere was opened Las Vegas in September 2023And it’s new Las Vegas A brand powered by technologies that ignite cells and enable audiences to exchange experiences on an unprecedented scale. More information is available at thesphere.com.
About Sphere entertainment
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by technology to redefine the future of entertainment. The first sphere was opened Las Vegas in September 2023. The company also includes MSG Networks, which offers two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and certified streaming product, MSG+, which offers extensive live sports content and more. Programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, providing unforgettable experiences that connect deeply with diverse and passionate audiences. The company’s portfolio includes world-renowned locations – new york Madison Square Garden, Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and the Chicago Theater – presenting a wide variety of sporting events, concerts, family shows and special events to millions of guests each year. In addition, the company’s first product, the Christmas Spectacular featuring Radio City RocketsIt has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
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