Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2008)

  • NR
  • 02/19/2008 (US)
  • 1h 42m

Overview

Riverdance, the Irish hard-shoe sensation that took PBS viewers by storm, underwent its second incarnation with Live from New York City, a 1996 performance filmed at Radio City Music Hall. While most of the attributes from 1995's Riverdance: The Show remain--the dazzling ensemble choreography, Bill Whelan's energetic score, and the New Age-y view of Celtic mythology--the most significant difference is at the top, where Colin Dunne replaced bombastic lead dancer Michael Flatley. Though lacking Flatley's bravura, Dunne is a superb technician who works well with Flatley's former co-lead, Jean Butler. Flamenco dancer Maria Pagis returns, as do the Riverdance Singers (formerly known as Anuna) with soloist Katie McMahon and the orchestra with fiery fiddler Eileen Ivers.

Ruán Magan

Director

John McColgan

Director

Cast

Jean Butler's headshot

Jean Butler

Colin Dunne's headshot

Colin Dunne

María Pagés's headshot

María Pagés

Katie McMahon's headshot

Katie McMahon

Morgan Crowley's headshot

Morgan Crowley

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