Riverdance 1998 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: September 24, 1998
Closing: October 11, 1998

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Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue at 50th Street New York, NY

Irish step dance extravaganza also featuring choral/solo songs and European performers.

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Broadway's J.L. Williams to Open with RIVERDANCE Tonight in Fort Myers
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2017


Riverdance- the Anniversary Tour returns to the USA from January to June 2017. J.L. Williams rejoins the ongoing 20th Anniversary tour and will be featured for the first time as the "Baritone Soloist" who sings "Freedom/Heal Their Hearts" as well as reprising his role as one of two African American tap dancers with Tyler Knowlin in the showstopping number "Trading Taps". Williams made his Riverdance debut back in the fall of 2015 in Canada. He also played the northwest of America and a limited engagement in Dublin this past summer.

Darrah Carr Dance to Premiere CELTIC JAZZ TRYST at Irish Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016


Irish Arts Center will welcome back Bessie Award-nominated Darrah Carr Dance in Celtic Jazz Tryst, November 18-20.

Darrah Carr Dance to Premiere CELTIC JAZZ TRYST at Irish Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


Irish Arts Center will welcome back Bessie Award-nominated Darrah Carr Dance in Celtic Jazz Tryst, November 18-20.

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Reverend Billy and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 9-20. Scroll down for details!

FELA's J.L. Williams Returns to Riverdance's 20th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


Riverdance- the Anniversary Tour returns to the USA from January to June 2017. J.L. Williams rejoins the ongoing 20th Anniversary tour and will be featured for the first time as the 'Baritone Soloist' who sings 'Freedom/Heal Their Hearts' as well as reprising his role as one of two African American tap dancers in the showstopping number 'Trading Taps'.

Photo Coverage: Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

Broadway Veterans to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

BLUE MAN GROUP Launches Worldwide Tour in Singapore Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2016


The international entertainment phenomenon, BLUE MAN GROUP is pleased to announce that their wildly popular, award-winning production will be launching its world premiere in Singapore for the first time as part of a new worldwide tour from March to July 2016.

BLUE MAN GROUP to Launch Worldwide Tour in Singapore This Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2016


The international entertainment phenomenon, BLUE MAN GROUP is pleased to announce that their wildly popular, award-winning production will be launching its world premiere in Singapore for the first time as part of a new worldwide tour from March to July 2016.

Celtic Fire Coming to bergenPAC, 3/17
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2016


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents: Michael Londra's Celtic Fire - Wednesday, March 17, 2016 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to celebrate the 100th year of Irish Independence on St. Patrick's Day at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Eileen Ivers Brings Violin Wizardry to The Eccles Center in Tonight's Christmas Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2015


'The Jimi Hendrix of the violin' (The New York Times), Eileen Ivers wields her fiery bow with breath-taking -- and foot-stomping -- wizardry, tonight, December 12 at The Eccles Center.

Eileen Ivers to Bring Violin Wizardry to The Eccles Center in 12/12 Christmas Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


?'The Jimi Hendrix of the violin" (The New York Times), Eileen Ivers wields her fiery bow with breath-taking -- and foot-stomping -- wizardry, Saturday, December 12 at The Eccles Center.

LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES with Michael Flatley Dances onto Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


Following an acclaimed sold-out run in London, Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the Broadway and New York premiere of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starring international sensation Michael Flatley in what will serve as his swan song as a performer, celebrating his Broadway debut with the 20th Anniversary of Flatley's Lord of the Dance global enterprise. The limited 8-week engagement will play through Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at The Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for tonight, November 10, 2015.

The Three Irish Tenors Bring A CHRISTMAS FROM DUBLIN to MPAC December 4
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 5, 2015


Enjoy an old fashioned Irish holiday celebration when A Christmas from Dublin with the Three Irish Tenors comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-59.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: LORD OF THE DANCE Michael Flatley's Twenty Year Road To Broadway
by Michael Dale - Sep 29, 2015


Internationally celebrated Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley will be making his Broadway debut this autumn with LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES

Breaking News: LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES with Michael Flatley Will Head to Broadway This Fall!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 21, 2015


Following an acclaimed sold-out run in London, Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the Broadway and New York premiere of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starring international sensation Michael Flatley in what will serve as his swan song as a performer, celebrating his Broadway debut with the 20th Anniversary of Flatley's Lord of the Dance global enterprise. 

Eccles Center Sets 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015


Entertain. Illuminate. Educate. As Park City Performing Arts Foundation has transitioned into Park City Institute, its mission has broadened. This season at The Eccles Center illustrates PCI's efforts to not just entertain, but also to educate and to illuminate. PCI sets the tone for a 'thinky' Eccles Center season with Edward Snowden opening the line-up on December 5 (via closed video feed). As always, the season includes an eclectic mix of live dance, music, authors, speakers, family shows, spectacles, up-and-comers and well-established legends.

Soho Rep & PlayCo Present GENERATIONS, Now thru 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014


Soho Rep. and The Play Company, in association with John Adrian Selzer, announce casting and the creative team for the U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green's generations. The production, today, September 30-October 26, reunites the playwright with director Leah C. Gardiner, who worked together on the OBIE Award-winning 2011 production of born bad. generations features a 12-person community chorus led by music director Bongi Duma (The Lion King). The cast includes Shyko Amos (An Octoroon), Mamoudou Athie, Khail Toi Bryant (The Lion King), Ntombikhona Dlamini (Sarafina!), Thuli Dumakude (The Lion King, Poppie Nongena), Jonathan Peck (The Lion in Winter) and Michael Rogers (born bad, Breakfast With Mugabe).

Soho Rep & PlayCo to Present GENERATIONS, 9/30-10/26
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2014


Soho Rep. and The Play Company, in association with John Adrian Selzer, announce casting and the creative team for the U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green's generations. The production, September 30-October 26, reunites the playwright with director Leah C. Gardiner, who worked together on the OBIE Award-winning 2011 production of born bad. generations features a 12-person community chorus led by music director Bongi Duma (The Lion King). The cast includes Shyko Amos (An Octoroon), Mamoudou Athie, Khail Toi Bryant (The Lion King), Ntombikhona Dlamini (Sarafina!), Thuli Dumakude (The Lion King, Poppie Nongena), Jonathan Peck (The Lion in Winter) and Michael Rogers (born bad, Breakfast With Mugabe).

Kevin Mahogany Headlines 2014 South Bend Jazz Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2014


Kevin Mahogany to headline the 3rd annual South Bend Jazz Festival, today, August 16th from 4:00 p.m till 11:00 p.m; in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Free to the Public! Featuring Six international acts from a Variety of Jazz genres.

Single Tickets for The Center for the Performing Arts' 2014-15 Go on Sale 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2014


Single tickets for the 2014-15 season at the Center for the Performing Arts -- home of the Palladium, the Tarkington Theater, and Studio Theater -- are available for purchase on Monday, July 28. Starting at 6 a.m. Monday, single tickets are available for purchase online at www.TheCenterPresents.org. At 8 a.m. tickets are on sale at the Palladium box office (Third Avenue SW & City Center Drive). At 10 a.m. phone sales begin at 317-843-3800.

Kevin Mahogany to Headline 2014 South Bend Jazz Festival, 8/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 25, 2014


Kevin Mahogany to headline the 3rd annual South Bend Jazz Festival, Saturday, August 16th from 4:00 p.m till 11:00 p.m; in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Free to the Public! Featuring Six international acts from a Variety of Jazz genres.

New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet to Bring THE NUTCRACKER to Centenary Stage, 12/20-22
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2013


There's magic in the air and a sparkle in every smile when The Nutcracker comes to town. The Centenary Stage Company is once again hosting The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet's (NJCYB) annual performance of The Nutcracker in the David and Carol Lackland Center December 20th-22nd. For millions of Americans, it wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a production of The Nutcracker. With a cast of over 70 talented dancers from Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties, this ballet based on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite is unique because of the narration by Hadley DeGregoris who tells the story from the perspective of ten-year-old Clara Stahlbaum.

New York Live Arts Begins 2013-14 Studio Series Showing With Elena Demyanenko & Dai Jian's BLUE ROOM Tonight
by Rosie Hertzman - Oct 3, 2013


New York Live Arts begins the 2013-14 Studio Series work-in-process showings with Elena Demyanenko and Dai Jian's collaborative work, Blue Room, tonight and tomorrow, October 4th and 5th at 6:00pm, in the third floor studios at New York Live Arts. A 2013-14 Dance Theater Workshop Commissioning Fund Commission, the Studio Series showing of Blue Room will precede the world premiere of the complete work to be shown in New York Live Arts' Theater in February 2014.

The Dallas Opera Presents CARMEN, 10/25 - 11/10
by Rosie Hertzman - Sep 25, 2013


The Dallas Opera has announced the opening production of their 2013-2014 “By Love Transformed” Season: Georges Bizet's colorful, sensual and passionate 19th century masterpiece, CARMEN, one of the most beloved and popular works in the entire opera canon.

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