Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Takes To The State Theater 3/10

Bill Clinton was President when Chicago native Michael Flatley created and launched Lord of the Dance (www.lordofthedance.com). Fifteen years later, the world's highest grossing Irish Dance show is still selling out arenas and theatres around the world. Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance. Presented by Magic Arts & Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group, the Lord of the Dance tour will perform one show only at the State Theatre in Easton, PA on Thursday, March 10th at 8 PM.

At this time, Limited Seating is available for this performance. For ticket availability visit the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, call 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

Prior to Lord of the Dance, students from the Lehigh Valley's own O'Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance will perform in The Gallery at the State Theatre. The Gallery will open at 6:30 PM, with the dancers beginning at 7 PM. For information on the school visit www.ogradyquinlan.com.

Lord of the Dance is a classic tale of good versus evil, based on Irish folklore that brings a passionate love story to life. Flatley, along with Dance Director Marie Duffy-Pask, hand picked the cast of over 40 dancers; each has achieved individual recognition as a national or worldwide dance champion. 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.

Speaking on the success of the show, Flatley says, "It is really about our fans who are always hungry for Irish Dance." Flatley, also the Artistic Director who oversees all aspects of the production says, "Our dancers connect with the audience and have captivated a new generation. Fans appreciate that our dancers deliver a stunning interpretation of Ireland's most famous legends via an eclectic blend of dance styles rooted in traditional Irish dance."
Lee Marshall, president of Magic Arts & Entertainment, the tour promoter and veteran of blockbuster entertainment events agrees. "The championship dancers in our cast manage the impossible every night. Their collective spirit and energy takes audiences to a time and place that is as imaginative as it is inviting."
Flatley conceptualized and staged the show in a mere 16 weeks but also paid particular attention to the costumes, lighting and staging which are cinematic in scope. "Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will experience the engaging, rhythmic adventures that has helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight," says Flatley. No wonder Lord of the Dance has jettisoned its ticket sales to more than $800 million worldwide.

For more information, tickets or memorabilia, please visit www.lordofthedance.com. Find Lord of the Dance on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MichaelFlatleysLordof theDance.

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