Radio City Music Hall (Photograph: Virginia Rollison)
Photograph: Virginia Rollison

Theater entrepreneur Samuel “Roxy” Rothafel conceived Radio City Music Hall as a lavish entertainment center that the average person would still be able to afford. Choreographer Martha Graham, actor Ray Bolger and singer-comedian Gertrude Niesen performed on opening night.

New York attractions: Radio City Music Hall (slide show)

As the Art Deco landmark celebrates its 80th birthday, we take a peek inside and behind-the-scenes of the storied venue.

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Radio City Music Hall has been an iconic New York City attraction since it first opened on December 27, 1932. We’re celebrating the Art Deco landmark’s upcoming 80th birthday with this look at the venue’s past and present.

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