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Spectacular Christmas Shows in New York

Give the Gift of a Night with the Rockettes, Cirque du Soleil, or the Beatles

By , About.com Guide

This holiday season, why not treat someone you love to Christmas or Hanukkah tickets to a spectacular show.

The Rockettes are kicking at Radio City Music Hall. The amazing Beatles tribute band Rain is hosting a party on Broadway. The Cirque du Soleil performers are playing in the snow at Madison Square Garden. Drag legend Justin Bond is strutting his stuff on Grand Street.

Which show would make the perfect holiday outing for you or that special someone?

1. Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Rockettes perform in The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a beloved hoiday tradition that is sure to delightn visiting friends and relatives, especially those with kids or childlike enthuisasm for the Christmas season. See the Rockettes, Santa, cool 3-D effects, and a live nativity show.

2. Rain -- A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway

Rain a Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway

Beatles fans will be thrilled with tickets to Rain, a show that lives up to its billing as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. These guys can really channel John, Paul, George, and Ringo. You'll laugh, you'll dance, you'll sing, and you'll gain a new appreciation of the genius of the Fab Four.

3. Wintuk

Cirque du Soleil Wintuk Hoops

It's the final season of Cirque du Soleil's hit show Wintuk in New York. Don't miss your last chance to see these talented performers jump, balance, bike, dance, contort, and more. Kids will be blown away by the spectacle and adults will have fun too.

4. The Gazillion Bubble Show

Gazillion Bubble Show

Everybody loves to play with bubbles. Deni Yang has taken over the central role in the show made famous by his father (it's a real family production). You've never seen bubbles like these -- huge bubbles big enough to contain kids big and small. This is a real family show that will entrance the little ones.

5. Justin Bond: Christmas Spells

Justin Bond

And now for something completely different. If you're looking for entertainment a little edgier than blowing bubbles, book tickets to see drag legend Justin Bond (Kiki of Kiki & Herb fame) and the Pixie Harlots in Christmas Spells at the Abrons Art Center downtown.

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