RIVERDANCE - the Original International Phenomenon - Comes to Hawaii

Nov. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- HONOLULU - Broadway in Hawaii is thrilled to announce that – for the first time ever – RIVERDANCE is coming to Hawaii!  Just in time for the holidays, the internationally-acclaimed Irish dance phenomenon will grace the stage of Honolulu's Blaisdell Concert Hall from December 7 to 11, 2011 for 8 spectacular performances. Tickets are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, Walmart outlets, Blaisdell Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling call 800-745-3000. Special discounts are available for military, students and teachers, as well as large groups.

The power of RIVERDANCE, the stage spectacular that started it all, has captured the hearts of millions around the globe with its thunderous music and more than 50 stomping feet. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, RIVERDANCE has played over 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 22 million people in over 350 venues throughout 40 countries across 4 continents. They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 10 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world!  

In the past 16 years, RIVERDANCE has received both audience and critical acclaim while breaking box office records around the world, from Seattle to Shanghai, Toledo to Tokyo, Memphis to Moscow, or Jerusalem to Johannesburg.  

The Hollywood Reporter raves, “Without any doubt, Riverdance is absolutely smashing, the sort of spectacle and experience that comes along once in a lifetime. Something like Halley’s Comet, only rarer.”

“An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune.

“A family evening unlike anything else!” raves The London Times.

Honolulu audiences will want to plan early for their unique RIVERDANCE experience to celebrate the holiday season.  Special pricing includes:

Military – Most seats for opening night are just $35. Available at Blaisdell Box Office only.
Seniors (62+) – Most seats for the Friday matinee are just $35.
Students – Select seating for the Friday matinee is available for just $17.50.

The official RIVERDANCE MOBILE APP is now available for FREE download for iphone, ipad and smart phones. The new interactive APP gives on-the-go, 24/7 access to the show’s tour dates around the world, allows you to locate cities and venues where RIVERDANCE is playing from your current location and includes information for purchasing tickets by phone and online and much  more!

Few shows have touched audiences like RIVERDANCE. The show focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. The phenomenon of RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions and combines the richness of the music with the magic and sensuality of the dance. RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. There are currently three productions touring the world.

The company will travel to Hawaii with a cast and crew of 60 people including the remarkable RIVERDANCE Irish Dance Troupe, the cream of Irish musicians in the Riverdance Band and a spectacular international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music.

Visit http://www.riverdance.com for tour dates, tickets, competitions and much more.

About MagicSpace Entertainment
MagicSpace Entertainment (formerly NewSpace Entertainment) is an independent presenter of live theater and concerts with more than 25 years of experience presenting events throughout North America. Through its local production company, Broadway in Hawaii, MagicSpace has presented a number of major shows in Honolulu, including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Cats.