“Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley” Returns to North America

World’s Most Successful Irish Dance Show Hits 54 Cities in 2013

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley (www.lordofthedance.com), the world’s highest grossing Irish dance show. Presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group, Lord of the Dance returns to visit 54 cities in North America, kicking off January 29, 2013 in Kingston, ON, Canada. Creator and Artistic Director Michael Flatley, who added fresh costumes, a visually stimulating set featuring an LED wall and revised lighting and set designs this year, still oversees all aspects of the production.

“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”

“I've always dreamed of creating an Irish Dance show that touches the hearts of millions of people worldwide,” says Flatley. “I am so proud of the cast and crew who bring this vision to life on stage each and every night."

Lord of the Dance is a classic tale of good versus evil based on mythical Irish folklore that brings a romantic and passionate love story to stage. 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,” says Flatley. “Fans can expect 21 scenes of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful wardrobes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.”

Along with Dance Director Marie Duffy-Pask, Flatley handpicks the cast of over 40 dancers; each has achieved individual recognition as a national or worldwide dance champion. Lee Marshall, CEO of MagicSpace Entertainment, the tour promoter and veteran of blockbuster entertainment events agrees. “These championship dancers have captivated a new generation of fans, and manage the impossible every night. Their collective spirit and energy takes the audience to a time and place that is as imaginative as it is inviting.”

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 have helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight,” says Flatley. No wonder Lord of the Dance ticket sales exceed more than $800 million worldwide. 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.

For more information, tickets or memorabilia, please visit www.lordofthedance.com. Find Lord of the Dance on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MichaelFlatleysLordoftheDance.

About MagicSpace Entertainment

MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows and concerts worldwide for over 30 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in North America, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 250 events in 75 cities per year. Broadway credits include Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, Hello Dolly! starring Carol Channing; The Who’s Tommy, American Idiot and RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters - Behind The Myths, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, Experience the Beatles with RAIN, David Copperfield, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line and concert tours by Nathan Pacheco, Janet Jackson, Cher, Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. MagicSpace Entertainment is currently co-producing SILENCE! The Musical in Los Angeles. In the UK, MagicSpace credits include Let It Be in the West End and an eleven city tour of Donny & Marie Live. Special tours and events produced or presented on the road include Tutankhamaun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana – A Celebration. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net

About Global Entertainment Group

Based in Las Vegas, Global Entertainment Group, Inc. has been part of the extraordinary worldwide success of Lord of the Dance since 1998. Global has booked or promoted the show in more than 30 countries where the show has been embraced by a variety of cultures and individuals from all walks of life. In addition, Global entered into an exciting new business association in 2010 with the world's largest concert promoter, Live Nation, working together on future entertainment projects such as Lord of the Dance and various other international entertainment productions.

A tentative list of tour dates follows:

Date	City	Venue
January 29	Kingston, ON	K-Rock Centre
January 30	London, ON	John Labatt Center Theatre
January 31	Oshawa, ON	General Motors
February 1	Hamilton, ON	Great Hall
February 2	Kitchener, ON	The Centre in the Square
February 5	Wausau, WI	Grand Theatre
February 6	Appleton, WI	Fox Cities PAC
February 7	Toledo, OH	Stranahan Theatre
February 8	Hershey, PA	Hershey Theatre
February 9	Morristown, NJ	Mayo PAC
February 10	Wallingford, CT	Oakdale Theatre
February 12	Chattanooga, TN	Memorial Auditorium
February 14	Princeton, NJ	McCarter Theatre
February 15	Poughkeepsie, NY	Mid Hudson Civic Center
February 16	Providence, RI	Providence PAC
February 17	University Park, PA	Eisenhower Auditorium
February 19	Augusta, GA	Bell Auditorium
February 23	Minneapolis, MN	State Theatre
February 27	Kansas City, MO	Music Hall
February 28	Sioux Falls, SD	Washington Pavilion
March 1	Milwaukee, WI	Milwaukee Theatre
March 2	Rosemont, IL	Rosemont Theatre
March 3	Wabash, IN	Honeywell Center
March 5	Baltimore, MD	Lyric Opera House
March 6	Lowell, MA	Memorial Auditorium
March 7	Worcester, MA	Hanover Theatre
March 9	Pittsburgh, PA	Heinz Hall
March 10	Durham, NC	Durham PAC
March 12	Sarasota, FL	Van Wezel PAH
March 13	Savannah, GA	Johnny Mercer Theatre
March 14	Lakeland, FL	The Lakeland Center
March 15	Jacksonville, FL	Times Union Center
March 16	North Charleston, SC	Performing Arts Center
March 17	Melbourne, FL	King Center PAC
March 18	West Palm Beach, FL	Kravis Center
March 19	Ft. Myers, FL	Barbara B. Mann PAC
March 21-22	Galveston, TX	The Grand 1894 Opera House
March 23	Lubbock, TX	Civic Center Theatre
March 24	El Paso, TX	Plaza Theatre PAC
March 25	Albuquerque, NM	Popjoy Hall
March 26	Colorado Springs, CO	Pikes Peak Center
March 27	Avon, CO	Vilar Center for the Arts
March 28	Greeley, CO	Monfort Concert Hall
March 29	Cheyenne, WY	Civic Center
March 30	Billings, MT	Alberta Bair Theatre
April 1	Butte, MT	Butte Civic Center
April 2	Salt Lake City, UT	Kingsbury Hall
April 4	Olympia, WA	Washington Center for PA
April 5	Bellingham, WA	Mount Baker Theatre
April 6	Spokane, WA	INB PAC
April 7	Eugene, OR	Hult Center for the PA
April 10	Fresno, CA	Saroyan Theatre
April 11-13	Folsom, CA	Stage One
April 14	Lancaster, CA	Lancaster PAC