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Jean Butler to join lineup to celebrate 20th anniversary of Irish dance sensation “Riverdance”

The seven-day celebrations hope to include the first female lead of “Riverdance”

AMANDA DRISCOLL,

IrishCentral Intern

Published Sunday, March 24, 2013, 7:04 AM

Updated Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 11:01 AM

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Jean Butler, the first female lead in Michael Flatley’s “Riverdance," is negotiating a return to the show in order to mark its 20th anniversary.

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angrypaddy | Mar 25, 2013, 12:10 AM EDT

Oh for God's sake will you give us a break Riverdance this Riverdance that typical Paddys flogging a dead horse Try something new for a change. There are at least 100 rip off versions of this ancient Irish dance its all been done before again and again people are sick of it

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Searlit | Mar 24, 2013, 12:50 PM EDT

Love Riverdance!

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donolyn | Mar 24, 2013, 10:53 AM EDT

YESS! See if you can get Michael Flatley back, too! The original "Riverdance" was absolutely SENSATIONAL! I still watch it after 20 years!!

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