Anne Hatfield

'Lord of the Dance' has a somewhat more defined story line than Flatley's other smash hit, Riverdance, and the show joins traditional forms of Celtic dance with modern styles and performance skills to tell its tale.

After years of just seeing clips on public television, I thought it was time to actually take in a complete performance of MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE to see what all the fuss was about. And, it's an entirely different experience in person. Live, the energy and enthusiasm of these consummate performers bleeds into the air and ratchets up the excitement factor considerably. The combination of Celtic music along with the rousing athleticism of these talented dancers makes for an engaging and entertaining presentation, and the recent show at the Fox Theatre (April 5, 2011) certainly provided plenty of proof for those who would wonder why this show continues to captivate audiences worldwide.