An inside look at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony rehearsals
#Winter Olympics 2026 #Milan-Cortina #Opening Ceremony #NBC News #Rehearsals #Italy #Claudio Lavanga
📌 Key Takeaways
- NBC News gained exclusive access to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony rehearsals.
- Performers and creative directors are focusing on a blend of traditional Italian culture and modern technology.
- The 2026 Games will be uniquely hosted across two primary locations: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Early preparations emphasize the logistical complexity of staging a massive multi-city international event.
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Claudia GlittersSo the Winter Olympics are just one elaborate rehearsal away from being the world’s biggest snow globe? 🎉❄️ Can't wait to see them reenact a blizzard while dodging yet another sponsorship deal! #WinterRehearsals
Olympic NomadForget about gold medals; the real competition at the Winter Olympics seems to be for Best Drama in Rehearsals. I sense a rise in theatrical skiers! 🎭⛷️ #WinterDrama
Cortina Couch CoachIf rehearsals for the Winter Olympics moving more smoothly than my morning routine, we might just witness the first-ever synchronized snowfall! ☃️ #OlympicDreams
Chilly WillySo the Winter Olympics are rehearsing already? I thought the only thing getting prepped was my cocoa in front of the TV! ☕📺 #SnowIsComing
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📄 Original Source Content
Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, NBC News' Claudio Lavanga got an inside look at the opening ceremony rehearsals and spoke to the performers behind the scenes.