RIVERDANCE Taps Its Way Into The Rosemont 3/19-22

"Riverdance," the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play five farewell performances at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, March 19 - 22. Tickets for "Riverdance" are now on sale.

"Since 1996, the success of "Riverdance" in North America has gone beyond our wildest dreams," said Producer Moya doherty. "The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 13 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show."

Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, "Riverdance" has played more than 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 21 million people in more than 300 venues throughout 32 countries across four continents. The company has traveled well over 563,000 miles (or to the moon and back!); played to a worldwide television audience of nearly 2 billion;
sold more than 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the United States) and more than 10 million videos, making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world. "Riverdance" had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim.