Broadway Opening Night
The premiere on Broadway has been a success and the Shannon Company live it up at the well deserved Opening Night party, at Cipirani's in New York!

Eileen Martin meets up with old friend Breandán de Gallai after he's been interviewed for Japanese television about the Riverdance Asian tour this autumn.

Pat Roddy's skill, athleticism and grace were highly praised in reviews of the opening. The New York Post describes him as having "peerless finesse and flash."

"There are few more heart-stopping sights...than the fast and furious chorus lines fronted by the spectacular footwork of Pat Roddy and Eileen Martin." Daily News

Liam narrates the poetry voiceover in the new Broadway show; he attended the opening night in his capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.

All of Irish America was there: Patrick Bergin, the international film star of Irish descent, is escorted through the throng by Sinead Doherty of Gerry Lundberg PR.

Liam Neeson and Doctor Ruth size up after the show!

Liam Neeson admitted that he was nervous about his speech as it would be so hard to top the talent that he had witnessed watching the show!

Liam rose to the occasion, thanking everyone in the cast for their wonderful performances and accepting the sizable donation presented by Bill, Moya and John for UNICEF. Liam Neeson reminds the audience that even the smallest donations could mean life saving benefits for children in developing countries.