Christmas Spectacular Starring Radio City Rockettes Announces 3rd Sensory-Friendly Performance

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced accessible offerings for the 2025 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which opens at Radio City Music Hall on November 6. These offerings include the production’s third annual sensory-friendly performance, in partnership with TDF, on November 9.

Additional accessibility programming includes the Chris & Veronica Jackson Sensory Room and designated shows with open captioning (December 2), audio descriptions (December 11), and American Sign Language interpreters (November 15 and December 7, 10, and 17). In addition, VITAC closed captioning, assistive listening devices, and relay calls made through a TTY machine are available at every performance.

For the sensory-friendly performance, produced in partnership with TDF through their Autism Friendly Performances Program, the production will incorporate various adjustments including softer stage lighting, lowered audio, and additional house lighting. The space will include soft seating areas and fidget tools and TDF and Radio City Music Hall will have dedicated staff trained in sensory needs onsite.

In 2024, Radio City and KultureCity, a nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities and sensory needs, unveiled the renovated Chris & Veronica Jackson Sensory Room at the venue, which incorporates elements such as adjustable lighting, comfortable seating, and calming visuals, including a custom art piece inspired by Radio City’s iconic proscenium arches created by an artist with autism.

The fully accessible room is open for guests at all public events and serves as a calm and safe space for anyone who may feel overwhelmed. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of sensory needs, the room incorporates elements such as adjustable lighting, comfortable seating, and calming visuals, including a custom art piece inspired by Radio City’s iconic proscenium arches created by an artist with autism.