#17: The Rockettes (1966)

Backstage energy radiates from this behind-the-scenes shot of the Rockettes prepping for an Easter performance. The fuzzy bunny ears—oversized and unmistakably theatrical—are being adjusted and fluffed with precision because even whimsy requires serious rehearsal.

There’s a real charm in seeing the magic before the spotlight hits: makeup partially done, costumes halfway on, laughter mixing with focus. Unlike the polished stage numbers they’re known for, this candid moment feels raw and real. It captures the work behind the spectacle—something rarely documented back then.