Rockettes razzle, dazzle at Peabody

by SCOTT KIEFER 
Thanksgiving is just a week and a few days away, but the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the iconic Rockettes has rolled into the Peabody Opera House through next Saturday, November 17
The Rockettes are celebrating their 85th year in New York City, after their native beginnings in St. Louis in 1925 as "The Missouri Rockets." Since that time over 72 million fans have seen their holiday performances.
During their time in St. Louis the past week, the Rockettes have visited numerous hospitals, and entertained the troops at Scott Air Force Base, just to mention a few of their promotional appearances in the area.
In addition to the Rockettes, the show features an ensemble cast of singer and other dancers, as well as three youths, and of course, Santa Claus.
Arriving in style with Mr. Claus on the red carpet, the Rockettes were escorted by members of the Missouri company of the United States Coast Guard, and posed for pictures in the Peabody Lobby.
From the beginning of the show, it was a mixture of tap, jazz, ballet, and the ever-famous "eye high kicks," taking the audience on a tour of New York City and ending up in Times Square courtesy of an onstage double decker bus and a 50-foot LED screen. From there, it was a mid-air flight to the North Pole, and a live nativity scene in Bethlehem that no other could rival.
Pure holiday entertainment for the entire family, hands down... and a few legs up.

What: The Radio City 85th Christmas Spectacular
When: Now through November 17
Where: Peabody Opera House
Tickets: $26-$92
How: www.peabodyoperahouse.com