One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, “A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” comes to Arizona this month for five performances, including one in Surprise.

Offering an exhilarating celebration delivered with more than a pint of Irish wit, “A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” is presented by Pace Live as part of its 2024 world tour.

It will make a stop at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

The production debuted in the U.S. earlier this year with a wildly successful off-Broadway engagement, followed by smash hit runs around the world, where it was praised by Time Out Sydney as “world-class Irish dancing, melodic folk music mashups, live acapella tap battles, and craic galore,” and BroadwayWorld Sydney as “an evening to excite and satisfy your Irish palette.”

For tickets and information, visit ATasteofIrelandShow.com

Featuring an acclaimed cast of World Champion Irish dancers, dazzling musicians, and a contemporary vocalist, “A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” combines Irish charm with sensational talents for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Set to reimagined classics such as “Danny Boy,” “Wild Rover,” “Tell Me Ma,” and others that have been given modern spins, the high-octane performance offers thrilling dance performances that convey heartfelt emotion, transporting audiences through Ireland’s tumultuous history with electrifying dances, dramatic scenery, and spectacular lighting effects.

Directed by Brent Pace, produced by Ceili Moore, with music by Charlie Galloway, the production features World Champion Irish dancers and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, including headliners Gavin Shevlin (two-time World Champion, formerly of “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance”), Julia O’Rourke (four-time World Champion, star of ‘“JIG”), Megan McGinley (Ulster champion fiddler, All Ireland Finalist, featured in “Scruth,” formerly of Lord of the Dance) and Callum O’Neill (world champion, formerly of “Riverdance.”)

“A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” blends cultural traditions with modern flair and plenty of “craic,” creating a performance that has had audiences across the globe leaping to their feet for an immersive experience that captures the essence of Irish culture.

“We offer audiences an unforgettable adventure through the heart and soul of Ireland, where every beat of music and every step of Irish dance shares a captivating journey,” said Brent Pace, the show’s producer and director. “Each narrative is interwoven with dramatic lighting and breathtaking visual scenery, with performances meticulously crafted to express the depth of these stories, ensuring that you feel Ireland’s history through the movement, music, and dance.”

With more than 150 five-star reviews on Facebook, the show combines storytelling with modern Irish dance, tap, and contemporary dance, while its world-class performers offer up heartwarming storytelling, to create a memorable and dynamic performance that bridges traditional and contemporary Irish art forms.

“Dance fans will be further thrilled to find that the taps in ‘A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ are not pre-recorded but performed 100% live,” Pace said. “Every performance is a breathtaking feat of excellence.”