RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Announced At Queen Elizabeth Theatre

The new anniversary production of the international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is coming to Vancouver for eight performances only from June 10 to June 15, 2025 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.  

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world beginning in January 2025. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography, costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

John McColgan, Director of Riverdance, said, “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. On this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation' of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.”

Bill Whelan, Composer of Riverdance, said, ““It is so gratifying to celebrate 30 years in the life of Riverdance. What is even more uplifting is to see the growth in the numbers of young people actively engaging in Irish music and dance since Riverdance began life in 1994. This new breed of performers is not only rooted and respectful of their tradition, but also fearless in exploring music and dance forms from all over the world. For me, in a world that seems to grow increasingly narrow and insular, this is a powerful cause for celebration and hope.” 

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation marks the first return of Riverdance to North America, following the wildly successful three-year 25th Anniversary Show. The 25th Anniversary Show tour included a sold-out, two-week inaugural run at Washington DC's historic Kennedy Center, a special performance for President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and national television appearances on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, GMA3 and Watch What Happens Live. The 2023 Tour kicked off with a special performance on America's Got Talent, seen by over 7 million people across the country.

Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven-minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. When the show transferred to London the reaction was unprecedented. There followed a hugely successful tour starting in New York in March 1996, where eight sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall heralded the start of more than two decades of touring by Riverdance companies throughout North America. Since its inception, Riverdance has packed theatres throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa and South America.

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is designed by lead designer Peter Canning, featuring sets by Alan Farquharson, lighting by Andrew Voller and video by Cosmo AV along with costumes by Joan Bergin and sound by Michael O'Gorman.

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will play at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the following dates and times: 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale December 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. PST and are available online at Ticketmaster.ca or BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling Broadway Across Canada at 1-800-889-8457.

American Express Cardmembers can get Front Of The Line Presale access to tickets on December 18, 2024. For more information and to see available Presale or Reserved tickets please visit  www.ticketmaster.ca/americanexpress. Members of Broadway Across Canada's eCLUB will receive pre-sale access on December 19, 2024. 

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