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Few shows have touched audiences like RIVERDANCE. A celebration of Irish music, song and dance, the show focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. The phenomenon of RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions and combines the richness of the music with the magic and sensuality of the dance.



RIVERDANCE was originally conceived as a spectacular seven-minute intermission entertainment for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest televised throughout Europe to an audience of over 300 million viewers. Following the success of that performance, producer Moya Doherty, composer Bill Whelan, and director John McColgan, expanded the piece into a full-length stage production.



RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February, 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. The show has taken the world by storm and to date, over 22 million people world-wide have seen RIVERDANCE live. In addition, 10 million people have purchased video versions of the show, making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world.



Bill Whelan won the 1997 Grammy� Award for �Best Musical Show Album� for his original music and lyrics for RIVERDANCE. This extraordinarily unique show, which features an international company, has touched the hearts of millions around the world.

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Photo Flash: First Look at HEARTBEAT OF HOME At Piccadilly Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019


From the producers of Riverdance Heartbeat of Home is a spine-tingling, tantalizing, high octane, sexy, dance and music extravaganza. It is a heart–stopping tour de force that features the dynamic, vibrant components of traditional Irish, Latin, Hip-Hop, Afro-Cuban and Contemporary music and dance, uniting performers and audiences on journeys to find a home, wherever that may be.

Brian Kennedy Returns To New York And Boston For Special Holiday Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019


Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland's most inspired and revered ambassadors of music, will be returning to New York and Boston this December for special holiday concert appearances. On Monday, December 9 the Irish icon will bring his exceptional vocal talents to perform with Andy Cooney's Christmas Celebration at Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue). Tickets are on sale now at www.carnegiehall.org or CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800.

Tickets For The 2019-20 Broadway In Akron Series & RIVERDANCE On Sale Tuesday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019


Playhouse Square is pleased to announce that single tickets for the 2019-2020 Broadway in Akron Season will go on sale August 20th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., including a limited engagement of Riverdance a?" The 25th Anniversary World Tour at E.J. Thomas Hall in April 2020. Single tickets will be available in-person at the E.J. Thomas Hall Ticket Office, online at broadwayinakron.com, or by phone at 330-253-2488.  Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 800-888-9941.

West End and Broadway Stars Send Words of Encouragement To Bullied Young Musical Theatre Fan
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2019


Yesterday, actress and teacher Jacqueline Hughes reached out on Twitter to ask for help with something near and dear to her heart. One of her students, young Charlie, was being bullied for his love of musical theatre.

Kimmel Center Announces 2019/20 Family Series
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2019


The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus announces the returning Family Discovery Series for the upcoming 2019-20 season, a selection of programming curated to appeal to burgeoning arts lovers.

Photo Coverage: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala
by Walter McBride - Jun 18, 2019


Irish Repertory Theatre held its 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala on Monday June 17th at 7:00PM at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center (1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023).

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Appleton Awards; Attic Chamber Theatre Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW Staff - Nov 26, 2018


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Rockin' Road To Dublin Announces National Tour And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2017


RMS Productions is pleased to announce the addition of four veteran entertainment agencies to support their 2018 national tour. Alchemy Production Group, Bond Theatrical Group, SunnySpot Productions and Juniper Street Productions bring their years of experience to the producing team. The new generation of Irish rock and dance concert ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN, co-created and starring Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty and Celtic Rocker Chris Smith, is currently booking its 3rd national tour that will open in Nampa, ID March 2, 2018 and go on to play over 30 cities during the Spring of 2018.

On Sale Dates Announced for BROADWAY AT THE ECCLES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017


Tickets will go on sale December 1, 2017 at 10:00am for the Salt Lake City return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Eccles Theater June 15 17, 2018.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2017


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will present "A Little Bit of Ireland" -- a feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney - for three performances only during St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 11-12th, 2017.  This annual musical celebration of St. Patrick's Day, conceived and directed by Reagle's producing artistic director Bob Eagle, is a heartfelt homage to the Emerald Isle featuring a pinch of Irish tenors, a touch of Riverdance and a rousing visit to an Irish pub. 

Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour Stops in Memphis
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2017


Moya Doherty is proud to announce that Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, back by popular demand, will play a strictly limited engagement at the Orpheum Theatre from Friday, March 24, 2017 - Sunday, March 26, 2017. Tickets for the international Irish dance phenomenon are on sale now and available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, the Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), and Ticketmaster (901.743.ARTS). Celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, "As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!"

RIVERDANCE Comes to Fifth Third Bank Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2017


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is proud to announce that Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, back by popular demand, will play a limited engagement at Atlanta's Fox Theatre from May 5-7 as part of the 2016/2017 season.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2017


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will present "A Little Bit of Ireland" -- a feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney - for three performances only during St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 11-12th, 2017.  This annual musical celebration of St. Patrick's Day, conceived and directed by Reagle's producing artistic director Bob Eagle, is a heartfelt homage to the Emerald Isle featuring a pinch of Irish tenors, a touch of Riverdance and a rousing visit to an Irish pub. 

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.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Announces Schedule of Special Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2017


WBT has announced its schedule of upcoming special events. See the entire lineup below. With questions visit: www.BroadwayTheatre.com 

FSCJ Artist Series Presents RIVERDANCE This January
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2016


Moya Doherty is proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, as it makes stops in over 60 North American cities. The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, "As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!"

ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN Comes to Victoria Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


The new generation of Irish rock and dance began tonight when ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN inaugurated its 60-city tour at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, NC.  On Sept. 29, the show will be performed at the Victoria Theater in Dayton OH, announce the creators and executive producers, Celtic rocker Chris Smith and Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty.

ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN Comes to Victoria Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2016


The new generation of Irish rock and dance began tonight when ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN inaugurated its 60-city tour at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, NC.  On Sept. 29, the show will be performed at the Victoria Theater in Dayton OH, announce the creators and executive producers, Celtic rocker Chris Smith and Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty.

SUMMER STAGES 2016: Philly and South Jersey
by Pati Buehler - Jun 6, 2016


The heat is on and so is the fun on stages in the Philadelphia and South Jersey Area. Come on out and enjoy and support the Arts in your Community!

Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces 2016-2017 PNC Broadway Lights Season
by Louisa Brady - Apr 17, 2016


Blumenthal brings the largest Broadway season yet, with more than 20 shows on tap in the 2016-2017 PNC Broadway Lights and Broadway Extras lineup.  A season filled with award-winning titles, show fans can be sure Broadway's latest and greatest are headed to Charlotte.

PPAC Announces Its 2016/2017 Broadway Season
by Louisa Brady - Mar 20, 2016


?The President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. "Lynn" Singleton is pleased to announce PPAC's 39th Broadway Season, featuring the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/18/2016 - FIDDLER Album, THE EFFECT, Sutton Foster & More!
by Jessica Khan - Mar 18, 2016


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: FIDDLER releases its new cast album, THE EFFECT bows off-Broadway and more!

HAMILTON, Lady Gaga Performances Help GRAMMY AWARD Ratings Hold Steady
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 16, 2016


The broadcast, which featured a live performance from the cast of Broadway's HAMILTON and a moving David Bowie tribute by Grammy nominated singer Lady Gaga delivered strong numbers for the CBS network.

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