Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall was once one of New York City's most popular tourist attractions
At the time of its opening in 1932, Radio City Music Hall was the world's largest movie theatre with seating for just over 6,000 patrons. The striking art deco interior, both grand and yet intimate at the same time, was declared a New York City landmark in 1978.
Up until 1979 Radio City Music Hall ran a program of feature films combined with a spectacular stage show. In the 1970s changes in the film industry made it difficult to obtain exclusive film bookings, eventually bringing an end to the regular film showings. The theatre was about to be converted to office space, but was saved, renovated and reopened in 1980. While still presenting some movie premiers and feature runs the main focus is now on music concerts and live stage shows including the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. It has also hosted the Grammy, Tony and MTV Music awards.
The Music Hall also boasts the largest pipe organ ever built for a cinema. Made by Wurlitzer the pipe organ has 4,410 pipes. and four keyboards.
In addition to taking in a live performance, for a nominal fee you can also enjoy the fascinating Stage Door Tour of Radio City Music Hall which runs daily from 11am to 3pm.
Nearby attractions include Rockefeller Centre, Museum of Modern Art, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. See the official website for daily showtimes and ticket prices.Address: 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
Phone: (212) 465-6000
Official Website: Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall Reviews
Rated out of 5
Marvelous spot for live music, with obviously epic interior calling back to the 1932 art deco roots. Magisterial interior and cosmic atmosphere. Layers of stairs with cool turns and windows for noisy people watching. Worth exploring beforehand.
Well-run concession lines with Manhattan price points you expect to pay. Longer artist merchandise lines that moved much slower (the guy in front of me went shopping during the show much quicker). Kind and practice staff directing you everywhere. Solid security and everyone from inside to out was welcoming and cheerful.
Show acoustics matched the vintage starship venue. Made to make strong memories.
Totally insane bathroom crush at intermission that somehow worked out. But be ready to pop.
Reasonable crowd for my show (Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra). Older and mostly couples and friend groups (isn’t that always the case?). Zero solo travelers like myself that I could identify.
A theater that every other theater seems to echo, but Radio City had the scale and odd details and just enough idiosyncratic and period points. Must attend at least once for something.
Justin Rogers-Cooper - 4 months ago
Came here for Jimmy O Yang's show. Had a blast with his set.
The staff scanned the tickets outside the door and you proceeded to have security check. We went almost 1 hour early to avoid traffic and the crowd. So it wasn't too bad for us.
A small menu for food/drink, hot dogs, popcorns, soda and alcohol drinks etc.
The hall is grand and elegant. The mural speaks volumes on the top. Definitely love the decor and design in this place. Bathroom is at the lower level. Spacious and clean. It has a lounge attached to it with lots seats and mirrors.
It's a great performance stage for many events in NYC.
Sharon H. - 4 months ago
Radio City Music Hall is absolutely beautiful at Christmas time. If you’re planning to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, be sure to buy tickets well in advance. Photos aren’t allowed during the show, but it’s truly stunning and worth experiencing in the moment. Arrive 30–40 minutes early to get settled and purchase food and drinks before the show. 🎄✨
Carli Brunner - 6 months ago
Our family went to see the iconic Rocketts. Fantastic show. 100 year anniversary of the Rocketts. The show is dazzling and the music/orchestra is outstanding. A must see for the holiday season. Highly recommend!
Christina Ritz - 6 months ago
An amazing venue! We went to see the Christmas Spectacular and it was truly Spectacular. What a way to start the Christmas season. The Rockettes were celebrating 100 years and there were AMAZING. The theater its glorious. No bad seat in the house. We were all amazed at the choreography, and music. A show for the ages.
Andres Ayala - 6 months ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| B, D, F or M | Rockefeller Center / 50th Street | 3 minutes |
| 1, C or E | 50th Street | 5 minutes |
| N, Q or R | 49th Street | 6 minutes |
How to get to Radio City Music Hall by Subway
Take the B, D, F, or M train to Rockefeller Center / 50th Street Station and walk north 6th Avenue or take the 1, C or E train to 50th Street and walk east on 50th to 6th Avenue or the N, Q or R train to 49th Street and head north to 50th Street go right (east) to 6th Avenue.
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