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Riverdance to stage eight farewell performances in Seattle |
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RIVERDANCE JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 3 PARAMOUNT THEATRE $26-$62 Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight Farewell Performances at The Paramount Theatre from Tuesday, January 29 through Sunday, February 3, 2008. "Since 1996, the success of Riverdance in North America has gone beyond our wildest dreams," said producer Moya Doherty. "The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 13 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show." What began as a seven-minute dance segment on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest (televised to more than 300 million people in Europe) and then quickly turned into a full-scale production has become much more than an international theatrical success. "I believe Riverdance has been basically a pathfinder," said Niall O'Dowd, founder of Irish America Magazine and the Irish Voice newspaper. Along with the peace process in Northern Ireland and the economic miracle in Ireland proper, the show "has been a hugely important part of a transformation of the image of Ireland in the last 20 years." Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music, and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions, and the combined talents of the performers, to propel Irish dancing and music to the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan 's music. The performance schedule for the Seattle engagement of Riverdance is as follows: Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, January 30, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 1 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 3 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices for Riverdance range from $26 to $62 and are available by calling 206-292-ARTS (2787), at any Ticketmaster location (including Fred Meyer stores), or on-line at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), or BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. |
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