Michael Flatley News

I have never written 'tour de force' without a hint of irony. But that's simply the most accurate way to describe RIVERDANCE - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR. The longest-running and most popular Irish-centric international dance act in history has been seen by over 25 million people over 20 years for one reason: it's really, really good.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY, will play the Palace Theatre April 3 and 4 as part of its 2018 North American tour.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on March 6 - 11 as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now.

Mention the name 'Riverdance' and the general thought of many is Michael Flatley. Yes, Flatley, the Irish dance champion and the theatrical show consisting of mainly Irish music and dance, are synonymous.

The new generation of Irish rock and dance continues when ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN launches the Spring 2018 national tour, announced ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN creators and executive producers, Celtic rocker Chris Smith and Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty. On May 2, the show will be performed for one night only at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse, NY. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 16 at 10am. Tickets will be available to purchase in person at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter (760 S. State Street), charge by phone (1-800-745-3000) or online via Ticketmaster.com.

A story of Love & Loss, Trepidation and Triumph. Dublin Irish Dance tells the story, through Irish music, song, dance, of the immigrant Irish as they left their homes in Ireland for the shores of America. This amazing story will be told at the State Theatre on Friday, March 9th.

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Direct from Dublin, Ireland, Dublin Irish Dance is a story of love & loss, trepidation and triumph. Presented at the Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., Dublin Irish Dance tells the story, through Irish music, song, dance, of the immigrant Irish who traveled to America in search of a new life. "On St. Patrick's weekend, everyone has a bit of The Blarney Stone in them," observed Jeffrey Gabel, the Majestic's Founding Executive Director. "This music is so infectious that by the end of the show, everyone will be dancing the Irish jig."

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Times-Union Center in Jacksonville on March 2 and 3 for three performances only as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now and are available by phone, in person and at fscjartistseries.org.

Through favorite Irish melodies, traditional steps and Celtic instrumentals, Dublin Irish Dance's production of Stepping Out tells a story of the Irish Immigration to America after the Great Famine of the mid-1800's. Greeted by diverse cultures and rich traditions from around the globe from Ireland, America and Africa the new Irish emigrants congregate in dance gatherings where ancient Irish melodies fuse, creating American tap dance and early roots music. Stepping Out celebrates the evolution of Irish traditional dance and music.

Dublin Irish Dance performs Stepping Out, a high-energy extravaganza of sights and sounds, on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30pm at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00pm at the Younes and Sarah Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya).

The new generation of Irish rock and dance continues when ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN launches the Spring 2018 national tour, announced ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN creators and executive producers, Celtic rocker Chris Smith and Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty. On March 29, the show will be performed for one night only at the Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield, Il. Tickets on sale now at SangamonAuditorium.org for $57, $42, $27.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware on December 21-23 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware on December 21-23 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from March 15 18 as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now and are available online at www.5thavenue.org, over the phone at (206) 626-1900, or at the Box Office (1308 5th Avenue).

An Irish Christmas is a holiday journey across the Emerald Isle, featuring superb dancing and authentic Irish music from a cast of 15 musicians and dancers. This year's performances feature the return of World Champion Irish Dancers Scott Doherty and Tyler Schwartz in a memorable night of family entertainment, which will feature everything from traditional Christmas Carols to distinctly Irish traditions (dancing over brooms and around butter churns). 'Magical... glorious Irish music... electric... remarkable... pure joy... a great Irish night! ...The capacity crowd nearly brought the house down at the end of the evening!' (The Irish Herald).

Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY will take the stage for three performances in April.

In a Las Vegas premiere event, the producers of the world's biggest magic show, The Illusionists, have teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse, to bring a thrilling turn-of-the-century circus spectacular to the Las Vegas Strip. Jointly promoted by Caesars Entertainment, Red Mercury Entertainment and Producing Group, CIRCUS 1903 -The Golden Age of Circus will debut inside the Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas July 25, 2017.

Bringing great shows from around the world, across the country and throughout the region, the Harris Center for the Arts' new 2017-18 season is on sale now.