Back in the 1980s an American dancer named Michael Flatley got his big break when he joined a tour with Irish rock band The Chieftans. Flatley and another dancer, Jean Butler, made Riverdance’s first mark on the world at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest and then developed a full-length show which made its debut in Dublin in November 1994. Much has happened to the show since then–creative changes, cast changes, world domination–but even though its star shines a little less brightly than it did when the show at the height of its fame, Riverdance continues to draw audiences all over the world drawn to its interpretation of traditional Irish music and dance.

Riverdance has been seen by more than 21 million people over the years, became the largest Western musical to play China, and set a world record when a line of 100 Irish dancers performed at the 2004 Special Olympics in Dublin. The show is energetic, sensual, engaging and exciting, a true spectacular. Traditional Irish music and dance are presented in new and innovative ways in a grand theatrical setting. The show is great fund and definitely worth seeing. It’s also coming to a close: its run from Tuesday, January 29 through Sunday, February 3, at the Paramount Theater is part of the show’s goodbye tour of America as after all these years and all these performances, Riverdance is coming to an end so if you want to see it, get your tickets right away.

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