Riverdance: Live From Radio City Music Hall 16 years old

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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Riverdance: Live From Radio City Music Hall Cast

Name Character
María Pagés She was 45, now 61 years old
Morgan Crowley
Colin Dunne He was 39, now 56 years old
Katie McMahon
Jean Butler She was 36, now 53 years old

Riverdance: Live From Radio City Music Hall Crew

Name Department
John McColgan as Director. Directing
Riverdance: Live From Radio City Music Hall poster
Riverdance: Live From Radio City Music Hall (16 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
  • Runtime: 102 minutes