| Event Details: | Date: | | Sunday, March 16, 2008 | Contact: | | | Event: | | Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance | Phone: | | (978) 454-2299 | Time: | | 7:00 PM | Media: | |  
| Buy Now: | | This event has already taken place. | Opening Act: | | | | Pricing: | | Bronze: $29.50 Silver: $39.50 Gold: $49.50 | On Sale Date: | | Now! | Notes: | | There’s something about dance shows that gets better with age. Or maybe it’s simply good ol’ boy, strong, Irish stock. Irishman Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, a global phenomenon, has both. More than 50 million people worldwide have seen Lord of the Dance -- the international Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold out shows at theaters, arenas and stadiums in more than 67 countries.
“Our success demonstrates the hunger people have,” says Flatley, “to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good versus evil through modern Celtic music.” The 10th Anniversary Tour reflects Lord of the Dance’s ability to connect with the audience and initiate and captivate a new generation. Adding to the visceral and emotional impact are costumes, lighting and staging that are cinematic in scope. “Make no mistake,” adds Flatley, alluding to the 10th Anniversary Tour, “’Lord of the Dance’ begins where modern theatre ends.”
Flatley, who originated the role of the Lord, is the company’s Artistic Director, a position he has held since the troupe’s stunning 1996 debut in Dublin. Ten years later, his influence continues to resonate throughout every aspect of the production. Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will get a chance to experience the engaging, rhythmic adventure that has helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight. No wonder Lord of the Dance has jettisoned its ticket sales to more than $800 million worldwide. During its highly profitable four-year residency in Las Vegas, an estimated two million people danced along in their seats. A standing ovation was not the exception -- it was the rule.
“That kind of reaction speaks directly to the quality of dancers who I have had the privilege to bring to the stage,” Flatley says. “They give of themselves in a way that is unique alone to Irish dancing, stretching a form of dance that has evolved over more than 2,000 years.” The dancers’ average age is 22, and each one has achieved individual recognition as a national dance champion. “Each one is a superstar,” Flatley adds.
Michael Flatley, who originated the role of the Lord, continues to oversee all aspects of the production. The first American to win the All-World Championship in Irish Dance, was The Guinness Book of World Records holder for having “the world’s fastest feet” at 35 taps per second.
Described by the New York Post as “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining,” and by the Los Angeles Times as “a showpiece extravaganza,” Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.
For more information, ticket sales or memorabilia, please visit www.lordofthedance.com
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