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The Christman Spectacular begins was a 3-D movie that shows Santa Claus
riding in his sligh around some of New York Citys most beautiful attractions.
The sights include The Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building among
others. We see Santa riding around each landmark as he makes his way to the
Music Hall. When watching this film, it is important to wear the 3-D glasses
that the Music hall gives to its patrons.
Once Santa arrives at the Music Hall the movie ends and the show really
begins.Santa appears on stage and acts as host. He introduces the Rockettes
recently added opening number "I see Christmas everywhere". Santa further
announces the act called "every little girls dream" which is a scence from the
Nutcracker. The scene involves a little girl dreaming about opening her presents
on Christmas day. She than dances with the six-foot tall toy bears and rabbits
that she finds in the unwrapped boxes.
Next up after that is one of the original acts from the play. One that dates
all the way back to 1933. The act is "The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers". This
is performed by the Rockettes and has been performed by them every year since
1933. The first time that they did this dance number it was directed by their
founder Russell Markeit.
The next dance number starts with Santa trying to explan how he is able to
deliver so many presents in one night. It turns out he has a legion of Santa
Clauses behind him. Fifty of them come on the stage and dance.They all look just
like the real Santa.
The next act is called dance of the Snowflakes which celebartes the wonders
and beautys of a snowy new york night. The act captures the festive mood of the
New York Holliday season and holliday shopping along fifth avenue.
The next two acts are humorous tours of Santas toy delivery operation and his
workshop. We get to meet Mrs. Claus and all of Santas elves. We also learn how
into modern technology the Clauses are.The couple shows off their use of Cell
Phones and Fax Machines. Santa quickly adds that an old fashined letter is still
the best way to talk to him.
The final act is the nativity which is one of the original acts of the
christmas spectacular. It dramitises the birth of Christ. Voiceover narration
describes the his life and the effect that he has had on history. The act is
called "One Solitary Life".
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