RIVERDANCE to Bring World Tour to Hollywood Pantages Theatre Next Week

Moya Doherty & the Nederlander Organization are pleased to announce that the international Irish dance phenomenon returns to Los Angeles by popular demand with RIVERDANCE -- The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Performances begin next week at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited one week engagement; December 1 - 6, 2015.

Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase at www.HollywoodPantages.com or www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and at the Hollywood Pantages Box Office (6233 Hollywood Boulevard). The box office opens daily at 10am except for Holidays. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets by visiting www.PantagesGroups.com or by calling 866-755-3075.

RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. Prior to its arrival in North America, the production celebrated a sold out, critically acclaimed run across Europe and Asia. After a four-year absence in Los Angeles, RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour will mark the occasion with new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, "Anna Livia," featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an acapella hard-shoe number.

"The success of RIVERDANCE across the whole world has gone beyond our wildest dreams," said producer Moya Doherty. "The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show. This 20th Anniversary Tour is a thank you to our audiences and a celebration of what has been an incredible journey across two decades."

RIVERDANCE began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. When the show transferred to London in June of that year, the reaction was unprecedented, with the original 10 performances being increased to 151 in subsequent months. There followed a hugely successful tour starting in New York in March 1996, where 8 sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall heralded the start of 16 years of non-stop touring by RIVERDANCE companies throughout North America. Since its inception RIVERDANCE has packed theatres throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa and most recently South America.

RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.

RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour has set design by Robert Ballagh, lighting design by John Comiskey, costume design by Joan Bergin and sound design by Michael O'Gorman.

The performance schedule for RIVERDANCE is Tuesday through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm. Opening Night is Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 8pm.

RIVERDANCE is recommended for all ages. (Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre. All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age.)

Individual tickets for RIVERDANCE start at $25 in the Orchestra. Best availability for tickets is on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evening performances at 8pm. Prices are subject to change without notice.

For more information on The 20TH Anniversary World Tour of RIVERDANCE, visit www.Riverdance.com.

For tickets or more information about the Los Angeles engagement of RIVERDANCE, go to the official website for Hollywood Pantages Theatre: www.HollywoodPantages.com/Riverdance.

Photo Credit: Rob McDougal