Bill Whelan News

Blumenthal brings the largest Broadway season yet, with more than 20 shows on tap in the 2016-2017 PNC Broadway Lights and Broadway Extras lineup.  A season filled with award-winning titles, show fans can be sure Broadway's latest and greatest are headed to Charlotte.

The acclaimed international tour of 'Riverdance 20' is calling the Windy City 'home' for a brief one-week run at the historical Cadillac Palace Theatre this April. In commemoration of the original 'Riverdance' production's 20th anniversary, this reboot features new dance numbers, new music and an all-new, modern spectacle of artful Irish culture.

The 20th Anniversary World Tour, composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, is currently on a 60 city North American tour, following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run across Europe and Asia. To mark the eagerly awaited return of the show to North America, ending a four-year absence, Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour  features 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.

Company members from RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR stopped by THE TODAY SHOW this morning to kick off NYC's St. Patrick's Day celebrations - check out their performance and appearance in the videos below!

Explore the rich culture of Ireland with RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR, packed with toe-tapping dance numbers that reflect both a traditional and modern take on Irish music and dance. RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR, part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Series, will be featured April 1-3, 2016 in the Cobb Great Hall.

Broadway In Chicago and Moya Doherty have announced that individual tickets for Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour are on sale to the public now. Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour will play Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement, April 5-10, 2016. The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, 'As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!'

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a show-stopping flight of theatrical delight! Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today the first-class series of Broadway hits for its 2016/2017 season at the Fox Theatre. Next season's lineup will feature Atlanta debuts of THE ILLUSIONISTS; Time Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL; Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL; THE BODYGUARD; and FINDING NEVERLAND, as well as returning audience favorites available as season options: the spectacular new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, RIVERDANCE, THE LITTLE MERMAID and MAMMA MIA!, now in its final Broadway Tour.

Moya Doherty is proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, as it makes stops in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 12 - 14. The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, "As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!"

Irish Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciaran O'Reilly recently announced a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of the great Irish playwright Brian Friel, held tonight, December 7th, 2015 at 4 PM at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, New York City.

Irish Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciaran O'Reilly announced today a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of the great Irish playwright Brian Friel this Monday, December 7th, 2015 at 4 PM at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, New York City.

Moya Doherty is proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, as it makes stops in over 60 North American cities during the 2015/2016 season. The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, 'As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!'

The Irish Repertory Theatre will honor the life and legacy of the great Irish playwright Brian Friel (January 9, 1929 - October 2, 2015) with a memorial celebration to be held on Monday, December 7th, 2015 at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, New York City.  Doors will open at 3:30 PM and the celebration will begin at 4:00 PM.   This event is open to the public but attendees must RSVP to friel@irishrep.org and indicate number of attendees.  

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; this week, December 1 - 6, 2015.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has scheduled six special shows to fill the holiday season with music, dance and stellar entertainment.

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.

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), present the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE today, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma Grimsley, Conor Guzman, Adam La Faci, Thia Stephan, and Rocky Vega.

Moya Doherty is proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, as it makes stops in more than 60 North American cities during the 2015/2016 season. It will return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre this weekend, October 30 - November 1.

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), announced today that the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE on Friday, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma Grimsley, Conor Guzman, Adam La Faci, Thia Stephan, and Rocky Vega.

Broadway In Chicago and Moya Doherty are proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show. Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour will play Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement, April 5-10, 2016. The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, 'As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!'