PPAC Presents RIVERDANCE, 3/13

Few shows have touched audiences like RIVERDANCE, the Original International Phenomenon. This thunderous celebration of joyful music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, 220 Weybosset Street, March 13 at 7P for one performance only!
Tickets for RIVERDANCE are $43 - $65; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. The PPAC Box Office is located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. Patrons can purchase tickets in person at the PPAC Box Office, online at www.ppacri.org or by calling (401) 421 - ARTS (2787). Regular Box Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday, 10A to 2P and through curtain time(s) on performance days.

Discounted admission is available for groups of 20 or more; for more information and to order, please contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt via email: phiatt@ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3162.

Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, RIVERDANCE - now in its 16th phenomenal year -- has played over 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 22 million people in over 350 venues throughout 40 countries across 4 continents. They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 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. 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 features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan's music. RIVERDANCE is "An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away" (Chicago Tribune); "A family evening unlike anything else" (The London Times)! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, there is no better time to share the magic of RIVERDANCE with your family.

For interview requests, please contact Sharon Corcoran via email: direct@ppacri.org or call (401) 574 - 3136. For production photography, please contact Matt Pacific via email: mpacific@ppacri.org or call (401) 574 - 3121.

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