I just received an invitation from my cruise line (NCL) to attend the 2014 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. It supposedly includes some sort of reception in the Roxy suite and a meet and greet with the Rockettes. I've only been to NYC a very few times and do not know my way around very well at all. The show is Monday December 15th at 6:00 PM.
Questions:
1) Have any of you been to Christmas show and if so what all should I expect? In your opinion is it worth the drive up from Richmond to see the show?
i went two years ago. Its a very expensive show to begin with, and I had free tickets, so for me it was worth it. i wouldn't pay to see it.
you can expect some classic christmas cheer, and also some strange digital theatre. really hard to explain, but its weird. they basically turn the stage into a gigantic TV screen...
2) For those who have been to the venue, are there any tips/pointers I should be aware of?
it's a beautiful venue. the streets and entrances are crowded, and during christmas time, especially in rush hour (5-6pm), it's going to be pretty crazy to get in. once your in, they have ushers who bring you to your seats and they have some expensive concessions like it's a movie theatre.
3) According to MapQuest it is a 5h 26m drive from my house to the venue. If we leave Richmond at 8:00 that morning would we be able to make it to the show without hitting the brunt of the morning DC or NYC evening rush hours?
an alternative to amtrak would be to drive to outside city limits and take an MTA train in. i use to drive to white plains, NY, park for ~$25 a day, and train in. there is probably a train station closer than white plains.
4) Is there parking within walking distance of the venue that is reliable and safe? Any idea of cost?
i parked once in NYC. it was $50 a day. not worth it.
5) What's good to eat n the area within walking distance?
halal guys food cart.
http://53rdand6th.com/
