RIVERDANCE Dancers Team Up With Scientists to Investigate Physical Effects of Professional Dance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2021
The investigation, led by the University of Chichester, aims to understand the physiological exertion of professional dance to help enhance training and prolong the careers of performers. Researchers from the first-of-its-kind study are measuring the physical efforts of the famed Irish production’s full cast during its UK-wide tour, which is part of its 25-year anniversary.
LUNASA Comes to Atwood Concert Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021
Lúnasa will take you on a revelrous ride across the misty moors for a winter solstice celebration. Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival, Lúnasa embraces the Emerald Isle’s top musical talents: bassist Trevor Hutchinson (The Waterboys), piper Cillian Vallely (Riverdance), flute player Kevin Crawford, fiddler Colin Farrell, guitarist Patrick Doocey and special guest vocalist and guitarist Dave Curley.
Orpheum Theatre Announces Broadway Lineup - CATS, WAITRESS, SOUTH PACIFIC, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021
The season lineup includes Cats, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Mannheim Steamroller, Disney Princess - The Concert, South Pacific, Waitress, and Riverdance. Subscriptions to the season are on sale now.
Kansas City Ballet Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2021-2022 season, which opens with a mixed repertoire featuring Lila York’s Celts celebrating movement and music, continues with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing Dracula, and concludes with Septime Webre’s return of The Wizard of Oz.
USITT Announces Scholarship Honoring Collier Woods
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021
=USITT has announced the formation of the Collier Robert Woods, Jr. Scholarship to support Black and African American students with interests in lighting design and/or theatre production, technology, and associated theatrical fields.
Broadway San Jose Announces Updated Season Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2021
Today, Broadway San Jose announced the updated season lineup that will make up the company’s upcoming season. The season opens with HAMILTON (October 12–31, 2021), followed by the all-new touring production of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical, HAIRSPRAY (November 23–28, 2021) (replacing the previously-announced Anastasia).
Lobero Theatre Presents AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2020
An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Join an award-winning cast of Riverdance principals and World Champion Dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: butter-making, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door and more!
VIDEO: RIVERDANCE Cast Performs Dance Tribute to Essential Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2020
The cast of Riverdance has come together virtually from their homes in Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Spain, Australia, Moldova, Ukraine & Russia to say 'thank you' to all frontline and essential workers, as well as the people at home who continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19.
Irish Arts Center Announces Reimagined Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2020
Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in New York City and renowned for presenting the best in Irish and Irish-American arts and culture, today announces a reimagined Spring 2020 season, responding to the obstacles and needs of our current moment of social distancing with trademark creativity, invention, and emphasis on community.
TV: Watch the Cast of RIVERDANCE High Kick Into Radio City Music Hall!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2020
The RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSRY SHOW opened just last night, March 10, at Radio City Music Hall, as part of a 45-city North American Tour- a reinvention of the beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.
VIDEO: The RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Company Performs on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
The RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSRY SHOW opens tonight, March 10, at Radio City Music Hall, as part of a 45-city North American Tour, and the company step-kicked off the weeklong engagement with a performance on NBC's The Today Show this morning.
MOULIN ROUGE!, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Denver Center for the Performing Arts' 2020/21 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020
Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Broadway & Cabaret announce the 2020/21 season subscription shows and added attractions. On the full subscription, joining the previously announced To Kill a Mockingbird, is: 1776; Ain't Too Proud a?' The Life and Times of The Temptations; The Other Josh Cohen, produced by DCPA Cabaret; Tootsie; the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Hadestown; Pretty Woman: The Musical; and the highly anticipated, Moulin Rouge! The Musical.