Thirty years ago, “Riverdance” took the world by storm. Shows sold out around the world.
“Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” is celebrating the anniversary with an international tour.
The anniversary tour will “rejuvenate” the original “Riverdance” with new dances, costumes, lighting, and graphics.
And the dancers???? The New Generation of performers were not even born when the original show danced its way around the world!
Director John McColgan spoke on the show saying, “it is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of ‘Riverdance’ and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. On this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made ‘Riverdance’ a worldwide celebration of music and dance.”
Composer Bill Whelan added, “it is so gratifying to celebrate 30 years in the life of ‘Riverdance’. What is even more uplifting is to see the growth in the numbers of young people actively engaging in Irish music and dance since ‘Riverdance’ began life in 1994. This new breed of performers is not only rooted and respectful of their tradition, but also fearless in exploring music and dance forms from all over the world. For me, in a world that seems to grow increasingly narrow and insular, this is a powerful cause for celebration and hope.”
“Riverdance” U.S. tour dates:
Jan 28-Feb 2 at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, FL
Feb 6 at the Moran Theatre in Jacksonville, FL
Feb 7-9 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, FL
Feb 11-13 at the Phillips Center in Gainesville, FL
Feb 14 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans, GA
Feb 15 & 16 at The Wilson Center in Wilmington, NC
Feb 18-20 at the North Charleston PAC in North Charleston, SC
Feb 21-23 at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC
Feb 25-March 2 at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA
March 4-16 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
March 27 at the State Theatre in Easton, PA
March 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY
April 4-6 at the PAC in Providence, RI
April 8-13 at the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA
April 15-17 at Proctors in Schenectady, NY
April 18-20 at the Miller Theatre in Philadelphia, PA
April 30 & May 1at Clowes Hall in Indianapolis, IN
May 2-4 at the Fox theatre in St. Louis, MO
May 9-11 at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, IA
May 14 & 15 at the Grand Theatre in Wausau, WI
May 28 & 29 at the First Interstate Center in Spokane, WA
June 3-5 at the Hult Center in Eugene, OR
June 6-8 at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR