Riverdance Step-Dances to LA, Feb. 7-19
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 17, 2006
"Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, the show has played over 8,000 performances, been seen live by more than 18 million people in over 250 venues throughout 30 countries across 4 continents. They have traveled over 500,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of over 1.5 billion; sold over 2.5 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 9 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world," according to production notes. Riverdance had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to critical acclaim. There are presently three productions of the show touring the world.
"An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show featuring an international company of 70 performers all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan's music, now returns to Los Angeles!"
Tickets, which range in price from $25 - $68, are available for purchase online at www.BroadwayLA.org , by phone at 213-365-3500 or 714-740-7878, or in person at the Pantages Theatre Box Office, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd, 1/2 block east of Vine Street, the box office is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, or until 30 minutes after curtain goes up on the day of a performance. Performances of Riverdance are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00 PM and Sunday at 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM.
Visit the show's website - www.riverdance.com
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