MICHAEL FLATLEY'S CELTIC TIGER
GLENDALE ARENA
Sunday, Oct 30th
7:30 PM
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Glendale Arena
9400 W.Maryland Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 480.784.4444 |
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Michael Flatley, the internationally acclaimed
master of dance returns to the stage to spearhead his powerful new dance
spectacular, Celtic Tiger. "Celtic Tiger portrays the oppression
of a people and the tiger symbolizes the awakening of their spirit and
their struggle for freedom." Ireland’s history provides a dramatic
story board for Michael Flatley, challenging his creative ability to
produce a spectacle that is at once provocative and sensitive. The story
unfolds with the Celts. And as darkness fills the stage the pulsating
sound of tap signals the beginning of a daring production that is masterful
in terms of choreography, music, stage "The show itself is a 90 minute spectacular.
It is very fast moving, powerful and hard-hitting and I think that it
is something that you have never seen before." Images of Irish history fill the first half of the show which ends with the portrayal of the birth of modern Ireland as a nation state and a people who are constantly emerging from te jaws of defeat. The choreography, music and stage presentation combine to create a visionary interpretation of a people’s quest for freedom and the nobility of their spirit. The second half of Celtic Tiger builds on images of modern Ireland and celebrates new life in America and across the globe. The invincible spirit of the Celtic Tiger is the thread that draws the images together weaving a tapestry that is a celebration in dance drama. Celtic Tiger has been described as a highly charged and innovative show with breathtaking special effects making it not quite a stage show and not quite a feature film but uniquely somewhere in between. Controversial and explosive, Celtic Tiger sets new standards in stage presentation and choreography. Celtic Tiger and its musical score are quantum leaps forward in an arena scale theatrical production. Celtic Tiger heralds yet another defining moment in the career of Michael Flatley. As its creator and choreographer, the artist’s relentless drive and determination converge with his vision of Irish heritage and dance to deliver a show that roars with energy and defiance. Celtic Tiger is a thunderous spectacle that is set to become a global phenomenon thrilling audiences around the world. For its creator, it is a lifetimes’ ambition come to pass. |
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