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Against the Elements
“In Act One, the show deals with themes that are at the heart of a lot of early music and dance, songs in praise of the earth, sun, fire, the moon and other elemental forces that are common to all cultures.” – Bill Whelan
Your journey at Riverdance begins in pre-history, where we worshiped, [...]
In 1569, Sir Henry Sydney wrote to Queen Elizabeth about the Irish people: “They are very beautiful, magnificently dressed and first class dancers.”
Throughout Irish history, dancing has been done for pleasure, for performance, for joy and for mourning. At many times during Irish history, the Church tried to condemn or outlaw dancing, saying “In the [...]
Few shows have touched audiences like Riverdance. A celebration of Irish music, song and dance, 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 [...]
Searching for your grail?
Or eat jam and spam a lot?
Come laugh til cows fly!
The King has returned!
Take a journey to Pride Rock
Hyenas and all!
Hear the sleigh bells ring?
Make your holidays brighter
With ten Aussie hunks!
The ground is shaking
Sweet music fills the air
Riverdance is here!
Elle Woods have arrived!
Come see why blondes have more fun!
Ohmigod you guys!
Come soar [...]
Each autumn we work with booking agents and with producers to bring the “Best of Broadway” to San Diego - and the best of other theatrical entertainment events. This is a rundown of some of the considerations made putting together our 2009-2010 Broadway Season.