VANCOUVER—Michael Flatley’s dance phenomenon Lord of the Dance, which played at the Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts last Friday, has not lost any of its magic even though Flatley now works behind the scenes of the show.
California native Jason Gorman, 23, now stars as Lord. He has been touring with the show since he was 16.
The spectacle portraying Irish folk legends remained true to form with evocative background sets produced in accordance with Flatley’s original set design, the original musical score composed of uplifting renditions by Ronan Hardiman, and the enduring narrative of good reigning supreme over evil.
Featuring members of the Lord of the Dance Troupe’s Clan of Celts, Warlords, Warriors and Girls of Ireland, 21 musical numbers over two acts were performed to rapturous applause in an electric atmosphere.
Whilst Saoirse and the temptress Morrighan vied for the Lord of the Dance’s affections, the Dark Lord duelled in an exhilarating manner for the esteemed title of Lord of the Dance, but to no avail for there can only be the one Lord of the Dance.
Flatley’s productions, which have taken Irish dancing to new heights, are enjoyed by all ages. Since it first wowed audiences 1996, Lord of the Dance has been seen by an estimated 50 million people in 60 countries. Two Lord of the Dance troupes are currently touring Europe and North America.
Flatley set a world record for tap-dancing speed in 1998, achieving 35 taps per second, though that record has since been broken. In addition to Lord of the Dance, Flatley also created Celtic Tiger and Feet of Flames.
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