Mia Michaels Is Getting Her Rockette On

March 13, 2016

It’s official! Not only are the Rockettes unveiling a brand new summer show this year—titled New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes—but they’ve also tapped genius Mia Michaels to choreograph and direct.

That’s right: Michaels will be given full creative reign. And after the awesome opening number she created for last year’s Spring Spectacular, we’re super excited to see the finished product. “The Rockettes are such a special group of women, and no other dance company in the world delivers the same kind of passion, femininity and power through dance. It is going to be an epic ride!” Michaels says in a Rockettes press release.

A classic kickline from last year’s Spring Spectacular show (photo by Jason Allen via USA TODAY)

The show will pay tribute to NYC, following the adventures of a brother and sister who get separated from their parents during a trip to the city. The siblings will make their way through the Big Apple, receiving help from various landmarks come to life—from the Wall Street bull to the George M. Cohan statue in Times Square.

A few favorite elements from last year’s spring show will make an appearance this year, too: The 26-foot Statue of Liberty puppet and the jaw-dropping tap number in real rainfall to “Singin’ in the Rain” (sans Derek Hough, unfortunately) will return. What won’t be included this time around? The Spring Spectacular‘s celeb cameos, either in person (à la DHough) or via voiceover. The leggy Rockette ladies will be the stars of the show, which we’re more than OK with.

The epic “Singin’ in the Rain” tap number from last year’s Spring Spectacular (photo by Dan Niver via NewYork.com)

The New York Spectacular runs all summer (June 15August 7) at Radio City Music Hall. Be sure to check it out when you’re in town for Nationals or summer intensives!

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