Crest Theatre reborn as music venue Nov 13, 2009
This spinoff of the popular "Riverdance" features a story line of good vs. evil, with the Lord of the Dance pitted against a dark lord. There's also a "good girl" and a "temptress" to throw in some sex appeal. (Fresno Bee)
"Riverdance" taps into town Nov 10, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 10 -- "RIVERDANCE," the most representative of Irish traditional dance, will appear in Shenzhen for the first time between Dec. 8 and 13 ... Produced and directed by husband and wife team John McColgan and Moya Doherty, the first full-length performance of Riverdance opened at the Point Theater in Dublin in February 1995. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wolf Trap Opens 2010 Summer Season Ticket Sales Early; Immediate Priority Ticketing Options for Members on October 26 Oct 28, 2009
17 Distinct Performances Booked to Date Featuring New Commission from Veteran Choreographer Paul Taylor and his Dance Company; Legally Blonde--The Musical, Cats, Cirque Dreams - Illumination, The Irish Tenors, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, and the Bittersweet Farewell Tour of Riverdance. TICKETS ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC, NOVEMBER 21 AT 10 AM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The gift of the gab Oct 17, 2009
When the Irish start flailing their skinny, lily-white limbs about, it always comes out as something like Riverdance or liturgical dancing at a Eucharistic Congress. But not all nationalities and their accents can gad about the international arts festival scene mastering the art of the spoken word. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Serious series Sep 11, 2009
(Registration is required to view news articles)brainerddispatch. Web Search powered by yahoo. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Ferry stability 'not calculated' Sep 3, 2009
Some openings on the Riverdance's main deck were open despite forecasts of poor weather, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (Maib) said ... After it was hit by the wave, the Riverdance began rolling heavily to port causing trailers and their contents to shift ... Riverdance drifted closer to the shore at Shell Flats, Cleveleys Beach, near Blackpool, before grounding again and coming to rest on its starboard side. (BBC News -- UK)
Arts and entertainment events calendar Aug 28, 2009
Concert by Katie McMahon, known as The Voice of Riverdance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aitkin High School auditorium. BRAINERD. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Possible Obama Visit Shows Bond to Kennedy Aug 23, 2009
O'Barmy and the Kennedy's doin the Chappaquiddick riverdance. Dont it make ya feel all cozy and warm. (CBS News)
Bon Jovi aids city's homeless Jul 10, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Warrant added to Roar on the Shore lineup for July 18 at the Hub in Perry Square. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 3, 2009
A young British doctor and world class dancer who appeared in Riverdance on Broadway died on the Air France flight with two friends who studied medicine with her. Danny Boyle, the director of Slumdog Millionaire, may make another film set in Mumbai after buying the movie rights for the book Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Gays detained ahead of Moscow parade May 17, 2009
Arrests at Moscow gay parade ahead of Eurovision Song Contest - CNN.com. Arrests at Moscow gay parade ahead of Eurovision Song Contest. (CNN -- World)
'Echoes of Ireland' needed better overarching concept May 9, 2009
Choreographed by (and featuring) Andrew Vickers, the dance numbers were impressive, considering they weren't employing all the bells and whistles of, say, "Riverdance." Vickers had his own mastery of the dance and got more than a couple good showcases ... "Riverdance" doesn't either. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
This Week: Arts and entertainment picks May 4, 2009
As part of Bay Area Bulgarian May festivities, renowned kaval player - that's a wooden flute - and "Riverdance" performer Theodosii Spassov will demonstrate the unique technique that has won him numerous awards. With the Folk Project Band and Tatiana Sarbinska. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lloyd Webber world premiere plays it happy May 2, 2009
Choreographer Tracey Flye's moves can seem a cross of West Side Story and Riverdance, but she comes up with inventive ways of staging soccer as dance. LePage is a convincingly conflicted John, while Peck, taking a break from Toronto's We Will Rock You, is the production's stand-out singer. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
THEATER: 'Echoes' resounds for McCourt brothers May 1, 2009
Shows like "Riverdance," "Lord of the Dance" and, now, "Echoes of Ireland" conjure a world of story-telling, happy people who love to dance ... "Our good friend Bill Whelan created 'Riverdance.' We're not experts of the dance but Frank did do it when he was a kid. We're not musicians. We're wordsmiths." ... "And, in the case of "Riverdance," money follows culture.While the McCourts lived the lives covered in "Blaguards," two other actors play them in "Echoes. (Sioux City Journal)
Entertainment Apr 17, 2009
Irish dance sensation Riverdance performs final Philly show as part of its farewell world tour ... Riverdance, the show that has thrilled audiences of all ages for over a decade, bid farewell to Philadelphia on April 5 at the Academy of Music. (The Villanovan, PA)
Cut costs and make memories in Europe Mar 20, 2009
As you enjoy the Galician folk club practicing their traditional dance, you realize northwest Spain is actually Celtic -- where flamenco meets "Riverdance.". Even in London -- Europe's priciest city -- you can have a world-class experience for next to nothing. (CNN -- Travel)
New Web site features all things Irish Mar 18, 2009
"Like Michael Flatley reinvented Irish dance with 'Riverdance,' I want to make the Irish experience vibrant on the Internet, in a good sense," Mr. O'Dowd said from his office in Midtown, which happens coincidentally, he insists to be carpeted in green pile. The times are hardly auspicious to begin a Web site, what with the economic tailspin that the media not to mention Ireland has found itself in. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
From punk to Celtic for St. Patrick's celebrations Mar 13, 2009
A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND The Harney Academy of Irish Dance, the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, Irish comedians, fiddlers, and two-time world champion Irish step dancer Liam Harney (star of London's "Riverdance") are all part of the show. 7:30 p.m. March 13, 2 and 7 p.m. March 14, 2 p.m., March 15. (Boston Globe)
‘Riverdance’ at TPAC Feb. 24-March 1 Feb 22, 2009
Riverdance at TPAC Feb. 24-March 1. Riverdance takes the stage of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Feb. 24-March 1 for its farewell performance ... From the colors, costumes and staging to the exceptional talent and high energy of the dancers, singers and musicians, Riverdance is a grand celebration of Irish music, dance and culture with a sampler of other traditions, including African-American tap and Spanish flamenco. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
