Michael Flatley News

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 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the Walt Disney Theater from October 4 - 9, 2016 as part of its current North American tour to more than 50 cities.

The producers of ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN, the new sensation Irish Dance spectacle infused with modern rock music created by World Champion Scott Doherty and veteran Celtic rocker Chris Smith, are proud to announce that the new generation of Irish music and dance will embark on a 60 plus city national tour in its first season with an official launch at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, NC on Thursday, September 22.

Dancer Jeannine Jackson is performing with Gloria Angeles and four other ladies in The Marge Patka Summer Spectacular 2016 on Saturday June 25 at 2 pm at Reseda High School. In our chat, she talks about the show, her past career achievements, her plans for the future and her overall joy of being in show business.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, Portland Ovations presents the best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME, today April 15 and tomorrow, April 16 as part of a 45 city U.S. tour.

A stage production about Beatles legend John Lennon which opened in Australia, has played Off Broadway New York, and wowed audience at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival will open in its spiritual home of Liverpool's next month.

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, Portland Ovations is proud to announce it is bringing the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY to Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME on April 15th and 16th as part of a 45 city U.S. tour.

Darkness has fallen across the land. Evil has taken the unsuspecting kingdom by surprise. Deception now reigns and temptation has rivaled the strongest of wills.The evil seductress Azura has trapped the legendary hero Balor under her spell to command her legion of relentless henchmen. Unable to free himself, hope remains lost for all those in the kingdom...until now.

Broadway World award winner Marc Robin brings a bouncy, infectious bundle of pink cotton candy to the Fulton stage with LEGALLY BLONDE

Longhorn Network celebrates the tenth anniversary of Texas football's National Championship win through the eyes of key participants on Monday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. CT, with Longhorn Legends Living Room.

As 2015 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most. Below, check out the curtain call highlights on Broadway from 2015!

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in collaboration with Global Millennium Development Foundation (GMDF) and SWW Creative hosted a special performance of the Broadway engagement of iconic Irish dancer Michael Flatley's international sensation, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, on Friday, December 18th at 7:30PM at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Check out photos below!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: American Dance Machine brings a lineup of Broadway pieces to life tonight!

BroadwayWorld has just learned that iconic Irish dancer Michael Flatley will be celebrated tonight, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. at LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES, playing at Broadway's Lyric Theatre. United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in collaboration with Global Millennium Development Foundation (GMDF) and SWW Creative, will host a special performance of the show.

There is still time to catch the Broadway shows closing in early 2016! Check out what shows are closing soon and be sure to see them while you still can!

 The beloved Broadway tradition continues! On Friday afternoon, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games star Michael Flatley was joined by castmates, friends, and fans, as as Sardi's added his caricature to its walls. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photo coverage below!

Michael Flatley, creator of LORD OF THE DANCE - DANGEROUS GAMES, stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk with Al Roker about the new show which is playing at the Lyric Theater in New York City, as well as the nationwide tour and his plans for his upcoming retirement.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Details on the arrivals of 'Hamilton' and 'If/Then,' and Bill Pullinsi's and Michael Flatley's retirements mark the end of two eraa. 'Far From Heaven' and 'Heathers' will premiere locally, and 'Bel Canto' bows at the Lyric Opera. 'Daddy Long Legs' streams, 'Option Up!' debuts new works, and voting for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards heats up!

 Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, are continuing this season's popular Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series with three major shows in Jan. and Feb.

Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book byJulian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the red carpet below!