On Thursday Nov. 6, the Sacred Heart University Community Theater will host the Irish group, Cherish the Ladies, as they perform their production of “A Celtic Christmas.”
Under the direction of musician Joanie Madden, the Irish-American group blends traditional Irish music with holiday favorites, along with some Irish dancing, to put on a unique performance for audiences worldwide.
According to their website, Cherish the Ladies was formed in 1985 and has since produced 18 critically acclaimed albums and performed to thousands of audiences around the world, including shows at the Olympics and the White House.
The group is composed of the six artists Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey, and Kate Purcell. They play a variety of instruments from the fiddle and tin whistle to the mandolin and bouzouki.
Cherish The Ladies, a traditional Irish music group, are set to perform at the SHU Community
Theatre on Dec. 5.
“They’ve pulled together some of the best female musicians from across the Irish music scene. Joanie Madden is incredibly talented and equally entertaining. You will be singing, laughing, and amazed by the talent on stage,” said SHU’s Executive Director of Financial Analysis and Planning, Sheila Sullivan.
Senior nursing student and member of SHU’s Claddagh Dancers, Michaela Farley, had the opportunity to perform with Cherish the Ladies last year.
“Collaborating with such talented musicians and dancers was an incredible experience. It brought a new dynamic to my understanding of Irish dance and culture. It is more than dancing; it is about celebrating tradition and sharing stories of Irish history,” said Farley.
Cherish the Ladies brings a mix of traditional Irish music and modern influences on their performances, offering audiences a chance to experience Ireland’s musical heritage.
“Irish or not, I would highly recommend spending an evening with Cherish the Ladies. It is great and bound to put you in the Christmas spirit,” said Sullivan.
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