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    Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

    Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

    Presented by The Orpheum Theatre at Orpheum Theatre

    February 19, 2011

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    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, handpicked 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.”

    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.

    *Note: Mr. Flatley will not be performing.*


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        Orpheum Theatre

        203 S. Main Street
        Memphis, TN 38103

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        203 S. Main, Memphis, TN
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        February 19, 2011

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        8:00 p.m.

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