PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS – DOWNTOWN BRISTOL TN/VA Presents CELTIC NIGHTS Starring TONY KENNY and JOE CUDDY

In the world of Irish music, Tony Kenny needs little introduction.  Ireland’s 1998 Entertainer of the Year has thrilled audiences around the world with his exceptional talent.  Tony started his musical career as the star of the internationally acclaimed stage musicals, Jesus Christ Super Star and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where critics described his performances as both “powerful and compelling.”

After receiving dozens of awards for his stage and tv performances, Tony Kenny turned his beautiful voice and theatrical talent to the world of Irish music when he joined the cast of the world famous Jury’s Irish Cabaret in Dublin, which recently won Ireland’s National Entertainment Awards’ Show of the Year honors.

Tony has entertained over two million people around the globe, was honored by Irish President Mary MacAlesse, and was also invited to perform on St. Patrick’s Day in 1995 by then US President Bill Clinton.

Ireland’s multi-talented, award-winning performer has put together a talent showcase that will have you singing, toe-tapping, cheering and laughing as her presents his all-star cast in TONY KENNY’S CELTIC NIGHTS.  Tony is joined by Ireland’s funniest man, Joe Cuddy, extraordinary violinist, Sarah Rogers, the lovely dancing singer, Victoria Kenny, the celebrated Celtic Night Dancers, and of course,  traditional Irish musicians.

World-class Irish dancing is an integral part of Celtic Nights, which features a renowned troupe of ten of Ireland’s finest traditional and contemporary Irish dancers, led and choreographed by principal dancer EDNA DUNNE and directed by Ireland’s award-winning choreographer, producer and director, JOAN KENNY.  This team is comprised of dancers direct from Ireland’s most prestigious dance shows including Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

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$22.00 Adults; $17 Seniors/Students