![]() ![]() ![]() It’s production ran as if it were a bunch of amateurs behind the scenes, and it was very obviously tailored to those sitting near the stage. Yes, the dancing we could see was amazing and the costumes were gorgeous. There were two large screens set on either side of the stage so people in the back could see better (although that doesn’t help when the videographer only pans and shows distance shots and close ups of the dancers when they are talking, not actually dancing). Add to that the bright and blinding light show, which was clearly run by someone who has never sat facing directly at the stage in the higher sections, the choreography, which was really just for the people sitting close to the stage, as we couldn’t see their feet and barely saw much of the actual choreography besides them going back and forth across the stage, and the fact that most of the dances were about a minute long to snippets of songs. There was a giant screen at the back of the stage that has different colors, patterns, and images flowing across it through the entire show sitting near the back of the arena, all that did was distract me and make it difficult to see the steps and feet of the dancers. Pat Dotson - dancing was entertaining and fun to watch, but it wasn’t what I hoped it would be. The lack of any proper choreography which provided some synchronicity all decreased the true former vision of Celtic Thunder. The performers were good but the settings/backdrops, the girls never left their positions, the lack of “ costumes” or even dressing alike, the inability to understand the words of the newer songs and the acoustics all detracted. It’s the same show essentially but it’s not! It’s like the second string of a team. It’s sort of like seeing a Broadway show numerous time. I realize there are always compromises but moving to Mohegan Sun was not a good choice in my humble opinion I understand finances play into setting up appearance. Story songs are particularly popular with the Irish.Īlthough I enjoyed the solos and duets as well the groups, the entire show started to feel like a talent show and not a group effort. I was particularly sad to not understand the words to the new song about the singer’s ancestor. Although I did know many of the words to some of the songs the new ones were inaudible. When the performers came out, they looked like they just got off a bus! The staging was pretty much non-existent it took away from the ambiance of the show. Having seen them so many times, I was aware of the subtle changes each time and with different members. different is not only the various single, double and group songs but the bantering back and forth with their animated expressions were wonderful to watch. I have watched and enjoyed him since he joined at 12. I understood when they went from 6 all the way down to 3 with the addition of Damian coming back after venturing out on his own. I have seen Celtic Thunder every time they have come anywhere near CT. ![]()
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