Radio City Music Hall

The Radio City Music Hall is one of New York’s most definitive landmarks. Opened in 1932, the gigantic Art Deco designed theater has been entertaining audiences for over 75 years features everything from the Rockettes to King Kong! Located on Sixth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, the Radio City Music Hall has become an international icon of music and entertainment. Built as the brainchild of John D. Rockefeller and the Radio Corporation of America, the Radio City Music Hall helped energize a struggling area of New York City, providing residents and visitors with a dash of panache. The buildings exceptional designed and perfect acoustics make every seat feel like the front row, so go ahead and reserve an upcoming event ticket today! The Radio City Music Hall hosts everything from dance performances and awards shows, to movies and even basketball games, so be sure to stop by during your upcoming vacation.

About the Radio City Music Hall

Known as the “Showplace of the Nation”, the Radio City Music Hall was designed by Donald Deskey. Instead of utilizing the popular Rococo architecture style of the period, Deskey incorporated glass, aluminum, chrome and geometric ornamentation into his masterpiece, opting for a more contemporary Art Deco design. With more than 5,900 spectator seats, the Radio City Music Hall became the world’s largest indoor theater in 1932. The Great Stage, which measures some 66.5 feet deep and 144 feet wide, featured some of the era’s most advanced technology. In fact, the elevator systems used to maneuver props were so advanced, the US Navy insisted on duplicated the hydraulics when building World War II aircraft carriers! The Radio City Music Hall has long been a part of the Midtown Manhattan Rockefeller Center complex. Prestige Car Rentals in Manhattan encourages you to drive by this national icon during your upcoming trip and highly recommends taking in a show.

Tours of the Radio City Music Hall

If you can’t manage to score some tickets to an upcoming Radio City Music Hall event, take part in one of the theater tours. The Stage Door Tour is an hour long affair within the Music Hall, featuring many of the theaters highlights. Stops on the tour include eight of the original theater lounges designed by Donald Deskey and the opulent Grand Foyer. The tour cost $17 for adults; $14, for seniors 62 years of age or older and just $10 for kids 12 and under.

Parking at the Radio City Music Hall

It’s not always easy to find a parking spot in the Big Apple for your NYC sports car rental or passenger van rental. But rest assured – there’s plenty of great parking located just outside the Radio City Music Hall on 6th Avenue! The main parking garage, the Rockefeller Center Garage, is located on 48th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, but it tends to fill up fast. Other garages in the area that you can use to park your Manhattan luxury car rental in include 301 West 51st Street, 254 West 49th Street, 201 West 48th Street, 257 West 48th Street and 148 West 48th Street. All of these parking garages are well lit and centrally located, helping ensure the safety of your vehicle.

If you would like more information on the Radio City Music Hall please feel free to visit the theater’s official website. Here you’ll find plenty of information on upcoming acts, the theater's history and even backstage access. If you would like to purchase tickets during your stay in Manhattan be sure to stop by the Radio City Box Office located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas. Ticketmaster can also be reached by calling 212-307-7171 (for all events) and 212-307-1000 (for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular).