'Riverdance,' the Original International Phenomenon, Triumphantly Returns to Detroit's Fox Theatre May 17-22

'Riverdance,' the Original International Phenomenon, Triumphantly Returns to Detroit's Fox Theatre May 17-22

Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. Monday, February 21

DETROIT, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Few shows have touched audiences like "Riverdance," the Original International Phenomenon. This thunderous celebration of joyful music, song and dance that has thrilled more than 18 million people around the world returns to Detroit's Fox Theatre May 17-22 for eight performances only! Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, February 21.

Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, and directed by John McColgan, "Riverdance" features an international company of brilliant performers who have touched the hearts of millions around the world. "An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away," cheers the Chicago Tribune. "A family evening unlike anything else!" raves The London Times.

"Riverdance" is a celebration of Irish music, song and dance. The production focuses on the evolution of Irish dance, as well as its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. Whelan won the 1997 Grammy Award for "Best Musical Show Album" for his original music and lyrics for "Riverdance." This extraordinarily unique show features an international company that has taken the world by storm!

"Riverdance" had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim and presently has two productions touring the world. To date, more than 18 million people worldwide have seen "Riverdance," in addition to 9 million people who have purchased the video versions of the show. "Riverdance" - The Album, on Celtic Heartbeat/Universal Records, has sold more than two million CDs worldwide and is certified Platinum in the United States.

Tickets ($33.00-$68.00) go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, February 21 and may be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and at all Ticketmaster locations, including Marshall Field's. Tickets may be charged by phone to Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover by calling (248) 433-1515. To purchase tickets online, visit http://olympiaentertainment.com/ or http://ticketmaster.com/ . A group discount is available by calling (313) 471-3099. For additional information, visit the Olympia Entertainment Web site at http://olympiaentertainment.com/ or call (313) 471-6611.


Source: Olympia Entertainment

CONTACT: Kelly Harfoot, +1-313-471-3224, or Anne Marie Krappmann,
+1-313-471-3321, both of Olympia Entertainment

Web site: http://olympiaentertainment.com/
http://ticketmaster.com/


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