For two shows only, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance “taps its way” into Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. on Saturday, November 7th (2pm & 8pm). Tickets go on sale today September 25, 2009 at 9am.
The cast will include Scott Doherty and Michael McHugh, crowned World Champions at the 2009 World Irish Dance Championships (McHugh for the category of dancers under age 18).
More than 100 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 over 67 countries. “Our success demonstrates the hunger people have,” says (Michael) Flatley, “to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good versus evil through modern Celtic music.” Lord of the Dance has an 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, “Lord of the Dance begins where modern theatre ends.”
Lord of the Dance ticket sales is more than $800 million worldwide and while Michael Flatley has retired from actually performing the dance he still continues to oversee all aspects of the production. He was the first American to win the All-World Championship in Irish Dance and he was The Guinness Book of World Recordsholder for having “the world’s fastest feet” at 35 taps per second.
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.
Ticket to Lord of the Dance range from $20 – $57 and can be purchased at stgpresents.org.
For more information, visit www.lordofthedance.com.
