Michael Flatley
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Michael Flatley:
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Michigan in November (Sep 16, 2025)
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Northern California (Aug 5, 2025)
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Maine in September (Jul 31, 2025)
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Michigan in November (Sep 16, 2025)
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Northern California (Aug 5, 2025)
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Maine in September (Jul 31, 2025)
BIO
Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) is an Irish-American dancer and musician. He became known for creating and performing in Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger Live and Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular. Flatley's shows have played to more than 60 million people in 60 countries and have grossed more than $1 billion. His career also includes work as an actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist.
Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance by incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance, as well as including influences from tap and contemporary dance. He formerly held the Guinness World Record for tap dancing 35 times per second and his feet were at one time insured for $57.6 million. Flatley retired from dance in 2016 due to constant spinal, knee, foot, and rib pain but remains active in the music business.
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A scene from Lord Of The Dance, Dangerous Games by Michael Flatley @ London Palladium(Opening 2-09-14)Ã'‚©Tristram Kenton 08/14(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
Date:
09/03/2014
From: Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE by Michael Flatley, Starring GIRLS ALOUD's Nadine Coyle!
A scene from Lord Of The Dance, Dangerous Games by Michael Flatley @ London Palladium(Opening 2-09-14)Ã'‚©Tristram Kenton 08/14(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
Date:
09/03/2014
From: Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE by Michael Flatley, Starring GIRLS ALOUD's Nadine Coyle!
A scene from Lord Of The Dance, Dangerous Games by Michael Flatley @ London Palladium(Opening 2-09-14)Ã'‚©Tristram Kenton 08/14(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
Date:
09/03/2014
From: Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE by Michael Flatley, Starring GIRLS ALOUD's Nadine Coyle!
A scene from Lord Of The Dance, Dangerous Games by Michael Flatley @ London Palladium(Opening 2-09-14)Ã'‚©Tristram Kenton 08/14(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
Date:
09/03/2014
From: Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE by Michael Flatley, Starring GIRLS ALOUD's Nadine Coyle!
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Videos
TV: Explore the Dance Evolution of RIVERDANCE with BroadwayHD
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2018-04-12 14:54:09
STAGE TUBE: Michael Flatley and LORD OF THE DANCE Cast Wow THE LATE SHOW Audience with Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-11-15 09:13:53
TV: LORD OF THE DANCE Has Arrived! Michael Flatley Finally Dances to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-11-14 09:00:51
VIDEO FLASHBACK: LORD OF THE DANCE Michael Flatley's Twenty Year Road To Broadway
by Michael Dale - 2015-09-29 23:53:16
News
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Michigan in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The heart-stirring spirit of an Irish holiday comes to life when A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland will come to Michigan this November. Learn more about the show here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The heart-stirring spirit of an Irish holiday comes to life when A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland will come to Michigan this November. Learn more about the show here.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Northern California
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Redwood City in September.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Redwood City in September.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Maine in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Maine, fresh off its West End debut in the U.K.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Maine, fresh off its West End debut in the U.K.
A TASTE OF IRELAND is Coming to Vermont in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
One of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Vermont, fresh off its West End debut in the U.K. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
One of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Vermont, fresh off its West End debut in the U.K. Learn more!
Review: RIVERDANCE Dazzles Edmonton at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - Jun 22, 2025
Jaw-dropping choreography, ethereal vocals, and soul-stirring music combine in this spectacular production.
by Sarah Dussome - Jun 22, 2025
Jaw-dropping choreography, ethereal vocals, and soul-stirring music combine in this spectacular production.
Review: RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION Celebrates a Legacy with Fresh Energy
by Alyson Eng - Jun 15, 2025
Three decades after the show dazzled the world, RIVERDANCE has returned to the stage in celebration of its 30th anniversary with RIVERDANCE 30: THE NEW GENERATION. While honoring its legendary roots, this revitalized production infuses fresh energy into RIVERDANCE, captivating both longtime fans and first-time audiences alike. RIVERDANCE 30 is presented by Broadway Across Canada and MagicSpace Entertainment and will run from June 10 - 15, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
by Alyson Eng - Jun 15, 2025
Three decades after the show dazzled the world, RIVERDANCE has returned to the stage in celebration of its 30th anniversary with RIVERDANCE 30: THE NEW GENERATION. While honoring its legendary roots, this revitalized production infuses fresh energy into RIVERDANCE, captivating both longtime fans and first-time audiences alike. RIVERDANCE 30 is presented by Broadway Across Canada and MagicSpace Entertainment and will run from June 10 - 15, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE Returns to Australia in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025
The world's most successful dance show, Lord of the Dance, is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2015, exploding onto stages across the country in August and September 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025
The world's most successful dance show, Lord of the Dance, is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2015, exploding onto stages across the country in August and September 2025.
A TASTE OF IRELAND is Coming to Oklahoma This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to Oklahoma. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to Oklahoma. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY Comes to Lincoln
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
Murphy’s Celtic Legacy is a spectacular production breathing new life into Irish dance, fusing it with contemporary choreography, world class performances and an epic original soundtrack.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
Murphy’s Celtic Legacy is a spectacular production breathing new life into Irish dance, fusing it with contemporary choreography, world class performances and an epic original soundtrack.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Georgia For St. Patrick's Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025
St. Patrick's Day will arrive early with one of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Georgia, in March for one performance only.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025
St. Patrick's Day will arrive early with one of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Georgia, in March for one performance only.
A TASTE OF IRELAND to be Presented at Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
St. Patrick's Day arrives early with one of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Louisiana. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
St. Patrick's Day arrives early with one of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Louisiana. Learn more!
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE to Launch 30th Anniversary Tour For 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a spectacular new tour. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a spectacular new tour. Learn more and see how to attend.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS BY A TASTE OF IRELAND to Tour This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024
Experience the spirit of an Irish holiday with A CELTIC CHRISTMAS BY A TASTE OF IRELAND, featuring stars from RIVERDANCE and LORD OF THE DANCE. See tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024
Experience the spirit of an Irish holiday with A CELTIC CHRISTMAS BY A TASTE OF IRELAND, featuring stars from RIVERDANCE and LORD OF THE DANCE. See tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS By A Taste Of Ireland to Play The Warner Theatre in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
The heart-stirring spirit of an Irish holiday will come to life when A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland comes to the Torrington, with a performance at 3:00pm, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, featuring performances by stars from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
The heart-stirring spirit of an Irish holiday will come to life when A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland comes to the Torrington, with a performance at 3:00pm, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, featuring performances by stars from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers.
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE is Coming to The Theater At MSG in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023
Experience the magic of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance at The Theater at MSG on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Don't miss this incredible performance!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023
Experience the magic of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance at The Theater at MSG on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Don't miss this incredible performance!
THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK Comes to the Skokie Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
“The Princess Strikes Back” opens Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre on Chicago's North Shore (7924 Lincoln Avenue, in Skokie, IL) with a second performance Friday, August 18.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
“The Princess Strikes Back” opens Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre on Chicago's North Shore (7924 Lincoln Avenue, in Skokie, IL) with a second performance Friday, August 18.
Skokie Theatre Presents HAIR and THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023
Skokie Theatre, one of Chicago's respected historic suburban North Shore theaters, is following up its opening weekend of the Broadway classic HAIR with the announcement of two performances of the award-winning one-woman show The Princess Strikes Back on Friday, August 11 and 18.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023
Skokie Theatre, one of Chicago's respected historic suburban North Shore theaters, is following up its opening weekend of the Broadway classic HAIR with the announcement of two performances of the award-winning one-woman show The Princess Strikes Back on Friday, August 11 and 18.
独占イン¿"ュー：ハーレー・メドカフ「バーン・ザ・フロア “BE BRAVE. TOGETHER.”」クールジャパン大éWWホールにて
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 26, 2023
ハーレー・メドカフはBurn the floorの創設者でありプロデューサーです。彼のキャリアは39年にわたり、マレーネ・ディートリヒ、フランク・シナトラ、エルトン・ジョン、ビリー・ジョエル、マイケル・クロフォード、ビリー・コネリー、クイーン、マイケル・フラットレー、ミート・ローフ、ライオネル・リッチー、ケニー・G、サラ・ブライトマンなど、さまざまなアーティストと共演してきました。
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 26, 2023
ハーレー・メドカフはBurn the floorの創設者でありプロデューサーです。彼のキャリアは39年にわたり、マレーネ・ディートリヒ、フランク・シナトラ、エルトン・ジョン、ビリー・ジョエル、マイケル・クロフォード、ビリー・コネリー、クイーン、マイケル・フラットレー、ミート・ローフ、ライオネル・リッチー、ケニー・G、サラ・ブライトマンなど、さまざまなアーティストと共演してきました。
Interview: Harley Medcalf of BURN THE FLOOR - BE BRAVE. TOGETHER. at Cool Japan Park Osaka WW Hall
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 25, 2023
Harley Medcalf is a founder and a producer of the Burn the floor. In a career spanning 39 years, he has worked with artists as diverse as Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Billy Joel, Michael Crawford, Billy Connolly, Michael Flatley, Meat Loaf, Lionel Richie, Kenny G and Sarah Brightman.
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 25, 2023
Harley Medcalf is a founder and a producer of the Burn the floor. In a career spanning 39 years, he has worked with artists as diverse as Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Billy Joel, Michael Crawford, Billy Connolly, Michael Flatley, Meat Loaf, Lionel Richie, Kenny G and Sarah Brightman.
LORD OF THE DANCE Comes to Cork Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023
Michael Flatley's ground-breaking choreography for Riverdance was followed by massive global success with hit shows Lord of the Dance.
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023
Michael Flatley's ground-breaking choreography for Riverdance was followed by massive global success with hit shows Lord of the Dance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Flatley been in?
Michael Flatley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Flatley been in?
Michael Flatley has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has Michael Flatley written?
Michael Flatley has written 2 shows including Lord of the Dance (Conceiver), Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games (Creator).
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