Case Study: Riverdance achieves faster performance and scalable ticketing with WP Engine

Riverdance - Customer Case Study

Riverdance, the internationally renowned Irish dance stage show seen by millions worldwide, needed a scalable website that could handle traffic spikes, integrate with global ticketing services, and serve as a hub for news, videos and tour dates — including high‑traffic events like an online audition and voting contest. Maintaining uptime and performance while expanding to support multiple regions and languages was a core challenge for the marketing team.

Using WP Engine’s Digital Experience Platform, Riverdance optimized its WordPress site, added a second site for special events, and integrated major ticketing solutions. The result was improved page speed, uptime and SEO, smooth handling of millions of contest hits, easier content management for staff, and a platform that supports ongoing global tours and regional site expansions.

Riverdance

Mary O’Donnell

Manager