Champaign, IL – The Champaign Park District has announced that CELTIC THUNDER will perform at the Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois, 61820, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7:30 P.M. Reserved seating tickets are $39.50 to $79.50 plus an additional per-ticket processing fee of $4.00 to $8.00. Tickets are on sale now at the Virginia Theatre Box Office, online at thevirginia.org, or charge by phone at 217-356-9063. Presented by Exceptional Artists.
CELTIC THUNDER: ODYSSEY
Formed in Dublin in 2007, CELTIC THUNDER is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated around the world for emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art production values. Billboard magazine has named CELTIC THUNDER their Top World Album Artist a total of five times—in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, and 2016.
CELTIC THUNDER: ODYSSEY is not simply a concert; it’s a powerful theatrical experience that honors CELTIC THUNDER’S rich musical legacy and simultaneously blazes new trails. An evocative journey through time, sound, and culture, as educational as it is entertaining. The captivating blend of music, storytelling, and atmospheric stagecraft makes ODYSSEY a must-see spectacle for fans of CELTIC THUNDER and Irish music in general.
In ODYSSEY, CELTIC THUNDER invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of the ensemble’s unique sound. The shared musical chemistry of CELTIC THUNDER’S lead vocalists (Emmet Cahill, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Ronan Scolard) gives the show its compelling power, while each singer adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes.
The talented CELTIC THUNDER BAND lends their instrumental prowess throughout, providing an authentic and sonically rich backdrop to the vocal performances. World-class lighting design, striking production values, and elegant costumes strike a balance between traditional Celtic attire and modern aesthetics, symbolizing the group’s successful fusion of the old and the new.
For more information, visit www.celticthunder.com or www.thevirginia.org.
For media inquiries, photos, and interview requests, please contact Mitch Marlow at mitch.marlow@champaignparks.org or 217/819-3936.
