Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2008)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall about?
- 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.
- Who directed Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall?
- Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall was directed by Ruán Magan, John McColgan.
- Who stars in Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall?
- Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall stars Jean Butler, Colin Dunne, María Pagés, Katie McMahon, Morgan Crowley.
- How long is Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall?
- Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).