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September 16, 2022 · 12:19 pm

30 YEARS OF STEPHEN Brings Broadway to CCM on Sept. 23

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music is thrilled to present a spectacular evening of music and stories, featuring our incredible students and a sampling of CCM’s most notable alumni. Join us for a front-row seat to the world premiere of 30 Years of Stephen: The Music of Stephen Flaherty at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the UC Foundation website.

Now available: Get a sneak peek into the evening’s artisitc lineup by viewing the musical numbers below. Creative credits, cast list and performance rosters are available HERE!

Hosted by CCMpower, the fundraising event features the music of CCM alumnus and Tony award winning Broadway composer, Stephen Flaherty (BM Composition, ’82). Directed by award-winning director and choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge, the performance features CCM students with alumni and Broadway stars Christy Altomare (BFA Musical Theatre, ’08), Ashley Brown (BFA Musical Theatre, ’04), Jason Graae (BFA Musical Theatre, ’80), Bryonha Marie (Broadway guest artist), Stephanie Jae Park (BFA Musical Theatre, ’14), Alton Fitzgerald White (Musical Theatre, att. 1983-86) and other surprise guests.

The evening will end on a high note with the premiere of two never before heard compositions — one of which will be performed live on the Corbett Auditorium stage by Stephen Flaherty himself! View the full program below!

The Music of Stephen Flaherty event will replace Moveable Feast for the 2022-23 academic year. Moveable Feast will return in person on Friday, January 19, 2024. The Music of Stephen Flaherty event was originally conceptualized and developed by the following CCM alumni, without whom this performance would not be possible: David Goldsmith (BFA Musical Theatre, ’85), Kevin McCollum (BFA Musical Theatre, ’84; HonDoc, ’05), Jeff Saver (BM Piano, ’79) and Jim Semmelman (BFA Musical Theatre, ’76).

Please note: Our original announcement included CCM alum Aaron Lazar as a guest artist, but he unfortunately cannot make it due to a scheduling conflict.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Music by Stephen Flaherty and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, except where noted

ACT I

To the tune of “20 Million People” from My Favorite Year
“THIRTY YEARS OF STEPHEN”
Music by Stephen Flaherty/Parody Lyrics by David Goldsmith
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Christy Altomare, Jason Graae, TBD*, Ashley Brown, Bryonha Marie, Stephanie Jae Park, Alton Fitzgerald White

From The Carnival Of Life…Without Intermission
“HOW CAN YOU LEAVE THE THEATRE?” (Excerpt)
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty
TBD*

From the Lehman Engel BMI Workshop
“VILLAGE VOICE”
Arrangement by Jeffrey Saver
Ashley Brown, Bryonha Marie, Jason Graae

From Bedazzled
“CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR”
Orchestrated by Neil Douglas Reilly
Ashley Brown, Jason Graae

From Lucky Stiff
“TIMES LIKE THIS”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Christy Altomare

From Ragtime
“GOODBYE, MY LOVE/JOURNEY ON”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), TBD* (Father), Jason Graae (Tateh)

“YOUR DADDY’S SON”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Bryonha Marie (Sarah)

“HE WANTED TO SAY”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Ashley Brown (Emma Goldman), Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Nick Pattarini (Younger Brother), Cabaret Singers/Musical Theatre Ensemble Men (Coalhouse’s Men)

“BACK TO BEFORE”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), Cabaret Singers Ensemble Women

“WHEELS OF A DREAM” (Finale)
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Bryonha Marie (Sarah), Cabaret Singers Ensemble

Cut From Seussical
“THE LORAX”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Jason Graae (The Onceler[s], The Lorax), Lucy Acuna (Jojo), TBD* (Cat In The Hat), Musical Theatre Ensemble

INTERMISSION

ACT II

From Once On This Island
“MAMA WILL PROVIDE”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Bryonha Marie (Asaka), Ranease Brown (Ti Moune), Musical Theatre Ensemble (Storytellers)

“THE HUMAN HEART”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Stephanie Jae Park (Erzulie), Cabaret Singers Ensemble

New From My Favorite Year
“ALWAYS PUT ON A GOOD SHOW”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin for tonight’s concert
TBD* (Alan Swann), August Bagg (Benjy), Musical Theatre Ensemble

From A Man Of No Importance
“MAN IN THE MIRROR”
Orchestrated by William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Jason Graae (Alfie Byrne)

“STREETS OF DUBLIN”
Orchestrated by William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnk
Ashley Brown (Robbie)

From Little Dancer; Choreography by Susan Stroman
“MARIE”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman and Larry Hochman
Alton Fitzgerald White (Degas), CCM Dance Ensemble Student* (Marie), Cassidy Franzmeier (Concertmaster, as A Violinist)

From Anastasia
“ONCE UPON A DECEMBER/JOURNEY TO THE PAST”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Christy Altomare

From Legacy
“SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL”
Arrangement by Stephen Flaherty

Finale – From Ragtime
“RAGTIME” (Prologue) [Unabridged]
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Andrew Burke (Little Boy), Annalise Prentiss (Little Girl), TBD* (Father), Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), Nick Pattarini (Younger Brother), Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Bryonha Marie (Sarah), Jason Graae (Tateh/Houdini), Ashley Brown (Emma Goldman), Christy Altomare (Evelyn Nesbit), Robert Pavlovich (Grandfather), Vincent DeGeorge (Henry Ford), Eric Santagata (JP Morgan), Todd Pettiford (Booker T. Washington), Cabaret Singers, Musical Theatre Ensemble

Bows/Encore – From Knoxville
“OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW”
Orchestrated by Bruce Coughlin
Accompanied by Stephen Flaherty at the piano
Alton Fitzgerald White (Author), TBD* (Jay), Musical Theatre Ensemble Men

Final Bows/Exit Music – From My Favorite Year
“TWENTY MILLION PEOPLE”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
All, Instrumental

*To Be Determined

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September 15, 2022 · 11:57 am

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati and Partners to Host NEA BIG READ: GREATER CINCINNATI Sept. 2022-June 2023

From September 2022 – JUNE 2023

(Cincinnati, OH) Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) and several community partners will host the NEA Big Read: Greater Cincinnati, sponsored in part by grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts through Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. ETC is one of 62 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project, which will take place from September 2022 – June 2023.

The program will focus on the book Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body, a memoir-in-essays by Rebekah Taussig. Dr. Taussig is a woman who uses a wheelchair due to paralysis resulting from childhood cancer, but those are only a few facets of her life as a “writer, teacher, advocate, and human lady person,” and she tells stories of her experiences with humor, empathy, and humanity, making them relatable for just about anyone.

ETC and several partner organizations will host programs centered on the themes of Sitting Pretty over the course of 10 months, including a kickoff event at ETC on Sunday, September 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, where visitors can learn about ETC’s accessible programs, view the full schedule of NEA Big Read: Greater Cincinnati programming, and explore several other companion books with similar themes, including selections for all ages.

ABOUT REBEKAH TAUSSIG
“I’m a Kansas City writer who lives in a very small, very old house with my fussy family of tenderhearted snugglers. I’ve spent most of my life immersed in the world of writing and reading – as a student, teacher, and human person – because I believe that words and stories matter. I am interested in the powerful connection between the cultural narratives we tell and the world we live in, from physical spaces and economic opportunities to social roles and interpersonal relationships. I earned a PhD in Creative Nonfiction and Disability Studies from the University of Kansas, and I write personal essays that participate in the stories being told about disability. I also run an Instagram account, @sitting_pretty, where I regularly craft ‘mini-memoirs’ that explore what it means to live in my particular (disabled, female) body.” Learn more about Rebekah Taussig at https://rebekahtaussig.com.

NEA BIG READ: GREATER CINCINNATI – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following schedule is subject to change; visit www.ensemblecincinnati.org for the most current information.

Sunday, September 18, 2022 – NEA Big Read: Greater Cincinnati Kickoff
1:00 – 3:00 pm at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | 1127 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Learn more about ETC’s accessible programs and the rest of the event lineup for the NEA Big Read.
Friday, September 23, 2022 – Northern Kentucky Forum: Welcoming Workplace
Exact time and location are still being determined; see the website for more details
Join representatives from the Kentucky Career Center Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Easterseals Redwood, Brighton Center, and Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers for a discussion about state and local resources for connecting workers with disabilities to companies and organizations seeking employees.
Sunday, October 9, 2022 – Crip Camp Screening/Discussion & Next Generation Library Presentation
1:30 pm at Cincinnati Public Library – Deer Park Branch | 4020 E. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Enjoy a screening of the documentary Crip Cramp about the 1970s experience of teenagers with disabilities who met at Camp Jened and turned their summers of liberation and inclusion into a movement for Disability Rights. Prior to the screening, attendees will learn more about CHPL’s Next Gen Library plans to expand access in libraries across Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Following the film, there will be a discussion on ableism and access in modern cultural institutions.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 – Employment is in Your Future
4:00 – 5:00 pm online, hosted by Cincinnati Public Library
Hosted by Cincinnati Public Library, learn about Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, the state agency on the north side of the river which connects workers and employers, providing both with resources on hiring, employee rights and accommodations, and more.
Friday, November 4, 2022 – Author Event: Sarah Kurchak
7:00 – 8:00 pm at Campbell County Library Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch | 1000 Highland Ave, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Hosted by Campbell County Library, hear from Sarah Kurchack, author of I Overcame my Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder. The memoir examines the steps Kurchak took to become “an autistic success story,” how the process almost ruined her life, and how she is now trying to recover. Register through the CCPL website.
Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Book Discussion
1:30 pm at Cincinnati Public Library Price Hill Branch | 970 Purcell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Join others who have read Sitting Pretty for a facilitated conversation about its themes and topics, and see visual displays featuring local (Marisa Conners, fashion designer), historical (Ludwig von Beethoven, composer), and notable (Alice Wong, activist/author of companion title Disability Visibility) people with disabilities.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – Book Discussion
6:30 – 8:30 pm at Boone County Library Main Branch | 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005
Join others who have read Sitting Pretty for a facilitated conversation about its themes and topics.
Monday, March 13, 2023 – Book Discussion
4:00 pm at Kenton County Library Covington Branch | 502 Scott St, Covington, KY 41011
Join others who have read Sitting Pretty for a facilitated conversation about its themes and topics.
Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Children’s Story Time
11:00 am at Blue Marble Books | 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave, Ft Thomas, KY 41075
Bring the littles in your world for a story time reading of Ali and the Sea Stars by Ali Stroker, an NEA Big Read: Greater Cincinnati companion title, do some shopping, and learn more about Blue Marble’s efforts to become an accessible small business located in a historic building.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Book Discussion
10:00 am at Campbell County Library Cold Spring Branch | 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Join others who have read Sitting Pretty for a facilitated conversation about its themes and topics.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 – Book Discussion
7:00 pm at Campbell County Library Newport Branch | 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY 41071
Join others who have read Sitting Pretty for a facilitated conversation about its themes and topics.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 – TALL Institute Performance Screening
12:00 pm at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | 1127 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
See a screening of the filmed creative response to Sitting Pretty developed by our partners at TALL Institute and stay for a brief reception and discussion to follow.
Friday, June 9, 2023 – NEA Big Read: Greater Cincinnati Culminating Celebration
6:00 pm at Cincinnati Library Walnut Hills Branch | 961 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Celebrate the conclusion of the NEA Big Read programming with an author visit from Rebekah Taussig, a visual art exhibition of creative responses to Sitting Pretty from Visionaries + Voices artists, and V+V Artist Night creative opportunities for kids.

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NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences.

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September 14, 2022 · 12:14 pm

FutureFest at Dayton Playhouse To Take a One-Year Hiatus

Via Dayton Playhouse

The Board of Directors of the Dayton Playhouse is going to give FutureFest a much-needed rest for the summer of 2023. Don’t be alarmed; we are simply working more diligently behind the scenes to create a better FutureFest in 2024. In fact, we are already announcing the dates as July 19 – 21, 2024. Put it on your calendar now; it is sure to be the hottest ticket in town! Look for more information as we regroup, replan, reimagine and revitalize FutureFest.

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September 13, 2022 · 1:58 pm

2022-2023 Season Announced by Mutual Dance Theatre

THE MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES 22-23 SEASON IS
DEDICATED TO LATINE VOICES, STORIES, AND EXPERIENCES

OCT 28 & 29, ’22
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES PRESENT
BALLET HISPÁNICO

VIRTUOSIC AND ENTHRALLING: AN AMERICAN CULTURAL TREASURE PERFORMS THREE WORKS

DATES:

Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 7:30pm

AT THE ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW, STARTING AT $40

FOUNDED BY A NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS RECIPIENT, TINA RAMIREZ in 1970, Ballet Hispánico has since grown to be the largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S. Ballet Hispánico has been named one of America’s Cultural Treasures, celebrating and exploring culture through dance.

In this mixed repertory concert, the world-class ensemble of exquisite and virtuosic technique will perform the following works, taking audiences on a full range of theatricality, from the intense to the comedic: “Tiburones” by the internationally-sought-after Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, 18+1 by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano (formerly of Luna Negra), and Con Brazos Abiertos from Michelle Manzanales (who has choreographed for Paul Taylor Dance Company and Oregon Ballet Theatre).

PLUS:

Friday, October 28, 2022: POST-show Q&A
Saturday, October 29, 2022, 12-1:30pm: ALL BODIES, ALL AGES Latin social dances workshop (REGISTER HERE)
Saturday, October 29, 2022 7:00pm: Pre-show interview with Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro

BALLET HISPANICO: MORE INFORMATION

DEC 2 & 3, ’22
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE PREMIERES
“ROJO” and “NIGHTCAP”

DRAMATIC CONTRADICTIONS INSPIRED BY THE PASSIONATE COLOR, AND, MEMORIES COME FOR A LAST DRINK ON A WOMAN’S FINAL NIGHT

DATES:

Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:30pm

AT MUTUAL ARTS CENTER HARTWELL Studio Theater
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING SEPTEMBER 23

MDT WELCOMES GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS GABRIEL MARTINEZ RUBIO AND GLENDA NIDAI DE ABREU FIGUEIREDO in exciting new commissions. Martinez says that rojo/red is “related to love, emotion, and passion; warm and contradictory; dramatic and powerful.” Figueiredo, a former aerialist with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, brings us into the sitting room of a woman experiencing her final night. Light and dark moments come to visit for their last drinks. Both world premieres will take shape in-the-round, in Mutual’s studio theater. Seats are extremely limited!

PLUS:

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 12-1:30pm: ALL BODIES, ALL AGES workshop with Glenda Figueiredo (choreographer of “Nightcap”) what it was like to dance in the circus (REGISTER HERE)
Saturday, December 4, 2022: Post-show Q&A with the artists

MDT ROJO AND NIGHTCAP: MORE INFORMATION

FEB 3 & 4, ’23
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES PRESENT
RUBBERBAND

THE CINCINNATI PREMIERE OF THE SENSATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TROUPE COMBINING HIP HOP, BALLET, AND CONTEMPORARY

DATES:

Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:30pm

AT THE AROFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING OCTOBER 28

KNOWN ABROAD AS AN EXPLOSIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND ENSEMBLE combining the energy of Hip Hop, the refinement of classical Ballet, and the angular quality of Contemporary Dance, RUBBERBAND will make its very first Cincinnati appearance!

Led by Los Angeles-born Victor Quijada, the child of Mexican parents, the troupe will perform a collection dubbed “Vic’s Mix,” a “best-of” selection spanning Quijada’s immense creative territory.

PLUS:

Friday, February 3, 2023: POST-SHOW Q&A
Saturday, February 4, 2023 7pm: pre-show interview with Artistic Director Victor Quijada
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 12-1:30pm: RUBBERBAND technique masterclass for experienced dancers (REGISTER HERE)

RUBBERBAND: MORE INFORMATION

JUN 2 & 3, ’23
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE’S NEW, ANNUAL TRADITION
MODERN MIX

“PETRICHOR” AND “CLIMB” : RAIN IS COMING, AND, DARING TO ASCEND

DATES:

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 7:30pm

AT THE AROFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING NOVEMBER 23

MODERN MIX SHOWCASES DARING COLLECTIONS OF MODERN DANCE BY A MIX OF CHOREOGRAPHERS. Modern Mix (’23) features refined restagings of two works.

In “Petrichor” by Steven P. Evans, relief after an arid period inspire this work. Petrichor is the term for the phenomenon of the distinctive, earthy, and unusually pleasant smell after rainfall, particularly following dryness.

“Climb” originally captivated audiences in 2018 with edge-of-your-seat, dare devil work on ladders, which symbolized the arduous work of rebuilding oneself in a new culture. In “Climb,” Elena Rodriguez Moore processes growing up a conflicted, bi-racial daughter of a Colombian immigrant.

PLUS:

Friday, February 3, 2023: POST-SHOW Q&A
Saturday, February 4, 2023 7pm: pre-show interview with Artistic Director Victor Quijada
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 12-1:30pm: RUBBERBAND technique masterclass for experienced dancers (REGISTER HERE)

MODERN MIX: MORE INFORMATION

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September 9, 2022 · 12:21 pm

RIVERDANCE – 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW | March 31 – April 2, 2023 | Music Hall

THE INTERNATIONAL IRISH DANCE PHENOMENON
RETURNS TO CINCINNATI FOR FIVE PERFORMANCES

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RIVERDANCE
25th Anniversary Show

March 31 – April 2, 2023
Music Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM

CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT: RIVERDANCE – 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

WHEN: Friday-Sunday, March 31 – April 2, 2023
[Fri., 3/31 @ 8:00 PM; Sat., 4/1 @ 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM; 4/2 @ 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM]

WHERE: Cincinnati Music Hall – Springer Auditorium

PRICE: $85.00 | $70.00 | $55.00 | $35.00. Additional service fees may apply.

INFO: RIVERDANCE – 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW is Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before – a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has re-recorded his mesmerizing soundtrack, while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage, and costume designs.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM

www.CincinnatiArts.org
(513) 621-ARTS [2787]
Aronoff Center and Music Hall Ticket Offices
Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4157

[CINCINNATI, OH] – The 25th anniversary production of Riverdance will continue its critically acclaimed tour in over 50 cities across North America in 2023, making a much-anticipated stop in Cincinnati for five performances from March 31 – April 2, 2023 at Music Hall’s Springer Auditorium. The event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2022-23 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center and Music Hall Ticket Offices. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157.

Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance as you’ve never seen it before – a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has re-recorded his mesmerizing soundtrack, while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage, and costume designs.

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance – beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again.

The critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary North American Tour was shut down in March 2020 during a sold-out return engagement at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Riverdance celebrated a return to the stage in the United Kingdom, where the iconic show played to sold-out audiences in 27 cities across the country. Then followed its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai with a special production of Riverdance presenting a multi-cultural experience that included artists from the Middle East region. A highlight of the four-week run was the Riverdance performance at Expo 2020 Dubai’s USA Pavilion for its Thanksgiving Day celebrations.

Riverdance – The Animated Adventure was released on Netflix in the United States on January 14, 2022, where it swiftly landed a spot on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list. With an original score by Grammy Award-winning composer Bill Whelan, the animated musical comedy features the incredible craft and skill of the Riverdance troupe by utilizing motion capture of their performances to create the animated dancing in the film. Tour lead dancers Maggie Darlington and Anna Mai Fitzpatrick and executive producer/director Padraic Moyles were involved with the dance production for the film, while tour musicians Mark Alfred and Tara Howley play on the film score.

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 theaters throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa, and South America.

Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show has been designed by lead designer Peter Canning, featuring sets by Alan Farquharson, lighting by Andrew Voller, video by Cosmo AV, costumes by Joan Bergin, and sound by Michael O’Gorman.

Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show Performance Schedule

Friday, March 31 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 1 @ 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 2 @ 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM

Since Riverdance began performances in Dublin in 1995, the show has…

Played 12,340 performances
Been seen live by over 28 million people in 550 venues worldwide
Played throughout 48 countries across 6 continents
Played to a global television audience of more than 3.5 billion people
Sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD
Sold 10 million Riverdance videos & DVDs.

In addition, Riverdance holds the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Riverdance Line,” which featured 1,693 participants. Since the Riverdance Summer School began in 2015, more than 2,000 Irish dancers from 23 countries worldwide have attended the school and learned the iconic Riverdance steps.

For more information about Riverdance, visit https://riverdance.com.

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), CINCINNATI-NORTHERN KENTUCKY HONDA DEALERS, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: 21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Graphic Village, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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