Bunny-eared Rockettes relax during a rehearsal of the current Easter show at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on April 5, 1966 | Anthony Camerano
First-year Rockettes in New York
Arthur Rickerby, “The Rockettes,” Life, Dec 11, 1964
In mock protest, Jane cringes as Mary Ann tries to give her roommate a hairdo. But do-it-yourself coiffures are a low-budget must.
Arthur Rickerby, “The Rockettes,” Life, Dec 11, 1964
With big crepe roses in their hair the five newcomers wait backstage for the big number—as anonymous Rockettes
Arthur Rickerby, “The Rockettes,” Life, Dec 11, 1964
Arthur Rickerby, “The Rockettes,” Life, Dec 11, 1964
Gloria O'Malley, of The Rockettes precision dance company, backstage at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, circa 1950
Rockettes rehearsal, 1942
Compared with modern-day rehearsals, where Rockettes wear identical black-spandex uniforms, all the girls here are in their own kicky skirts and character heels.
Herbert Gehr | via Vanity Fair
The Rockettes backstage, ca. 1940s
In rufflier takes on the soldier costumes, Rockettes apply final lipstick, zip each other into their suits, and affix ruffly details to their patent shoes before a performance.
The Rockettes | via Vanity Fair
Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall, 1964
Arthur Rickerby, Life | via LIFE Photo Archive
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