Riverdance: Live From New York City 1997
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. About a half-hour longer than the 1995 original, Live from New York City expands upon the second act's theme of the Irish leaving their homeland
- Title: Riverdance: Live From New York City
- Year: 1997
- Genre: Music
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- Director: John McColgan
- Cast: Jean Butler, Colin Dunne, María Pagés, Katie McMahon, Morgan Crowley
- Crew: John McColgan (Director), Moya Doherty (Producer), Bill Whelan (Music)
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- Release: Oct 21, 1997
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- IMDb: 9.30 / 10 by 3 users
- Popularity: 1
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
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