MSG Entertainment (MSGE) hosted the kick-off to its brand new, live theatrical production, Heart and Lights, with a sneak peek of the dynamic Rockettes number, "Electricity" in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, February 5 at 11:30 a.m. Scroll down for photos from the preview!
During the kickoff event, hosted by John Foxx of WPLJ, the Rockettes showcased their precision technique in a high energy performance that captures both the vibrancy and pulse of New York City. The number combines the influences of both Bob Fosse and Broadway and highlights the power of precision dance, a performance style distinctly unique to the Rockettes. The Rockettes one-of-a-kind costuming jumps off the stage in "Electricity" as 152 LED lights illuminate each suit style jacket. The LED jackets work in tandem with the Rockettes movements making it cutting-edge both in terms of choreography and technology. Heart and Lights celebrates New York City as seen through the eyes of two cousins who discover their grandmother's surprising past by uncovering the secrets in the city she loved. The limited five week engagement begins previews March 27, 2014 and runs April 3 through May 4, 2014.
Grand Central Terminal served as the backdrop to the Rockettes live performance and is also featured in the opening scene in Heart and Lights, where the cousins begin their propelling adventure through the Big Apple. After starting their journey on an underground 3D subway ride, New York City comes to life in unexpected ways, from the Meatpacking District to the steps of The New York Public Library, which feature life-like talking lions using breathtaking puppetry. The show visits the lush fields of Central Park, where digital mapping is coupled with inventive GPS technology to create a kite flying spectacle over the audience, and heads to the Statue of Liberty, which is brought to life as a 26-foot-tall state-of-the-art animatronic figure. Radio City transforms New York's most iconic landmarks right before your very eyes.
Photo Credit: Amanda Schwab/Starpix
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
The Rockettes preview HEART AND LIGHTS at Grand Central Terminal
“Heart and Lights� presenting sponsor, Chase, made a ticket donation of 250 tickets to the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with all areas of the Madison Square Garden Company to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. Pictured: Steve Pamon, Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing for Chase, Stacey Paydo, Rockette, Oscar Saltalamacchia, Garden of Dreams Foundation, Alexis Thebolt, Rockette and John Foxx, 95.5 WPLJ Radio host.
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