The first "Riverdance" performance was on April 30, 1994, as part of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. About 300 million viewers worldwide saw the performance.
"Riverdance" performances are largely based in Irish and Celtic folklore.
In March of 1996, "Riverdance" performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York, marking its first American performance.
"Riverdance" took over the Gershwin Theater on Broadway in New York City in 2000. The show had an 18-month run.
"Riverdance" is now geared toward smaller theaters and productions rather than large halls such as the Radio City Music Hall or Broadway.