Rockettes’ postpone new show ‘Heart and Lights’ until 2015, citing need for more work

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Rockettes’ are kicking the debut of their new spring show into next year.

MSG Entertainment said Friday that its show “Heart and Lights” will be postponed until 2015, saying “it has become clear that additional work is needed to deliver the unforgettable experience our customers have come to expect from us.”

The show, written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright, was to combine new Rockettes choreography and state-of-the-art technology, including 3D effects and elaborate animatronics.

The inaugural five-week stand at Radio City Music Hall was to begin previews March 27 and run through May 4. All tickets will now be refunded.

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