In a performance that is sure to entertain
and uplift audiences of all ages, the six sibling step-dancers and musicians of
The Next Generation Leahy light up
the Diana Wortham Theatre stage with high-energy music, singing, and dancing,
Friday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m.
The six children
who comprise The Next Generation Leahy are turning heads with their
dynamic performances, passion for their family music traditions, and
unbelievable talent. Led by Doug Leahy – from the well-known Canadian musical
family that has delighted DWT audiences in past seasons – and his wife
Jennifer, the group builds on over three generations of Leahy musicianship,
keeping those traditions alive through music, song and dance.
It is obvious from the first note that these children feel
the music pulsing through their veins. With singing, French-Canadian step-dancing,
fiddle, cello, French accordion and piano, each performance is as unique as the
children themselves. This rare talent in children so young is an inspiration to
other children and families alike, showing just what young people are capable
of.
The Next Generation
Leahy are:
Adele is the
eldest of the group. At 13 years old she plays fiddle, cello and piano, as well
as step dances and sings. When not performing, she can be found in the kitchen
baking and creating new recipes to share with her family.
Gregory is the
accordion player for the band, but also contributes his fiddling, piano
playing, dancing and singing. He also loves to work with his hands. He can
build and fix just about anything at only 12 years old!
Angus, at 10, is
already an accomplished fiddler, pianist, step dancer, and vocalist. He is the
athlete in the family, and he loves sports almost as much as he loves music. He
cheers for the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, and his favorite player is
their captain, Canadian Sidney Crosby.
Cecilia shares
with her siblings an amazing aptitude for fiddle, piano, step dancing and
singing. At only 8 years old, she is also known as a card shark. She loves the
game Euchre, the color blue, and cheesecake.
Joseph, age 7,
shares his passion for fiddling, piano playing, step dancing, and singing with
contagious energy. Despite being the youngest of the boys, he can often be
found farming with his dad at any hour of the day. He enjoys cards, math, and
cheering for the Pittsburgh Penguins with his older brother.
Evelyn, only 5
years old, is already composing “tunes” on the piano. She also loves to dance
and is always coming up with new steps. Her favorite colors are purple and
pink, and she never passes up a juicy slice of watermelon.
The Next Generation Leahy’s November
3 performance at the Diana Wortham Theatre is made possible by Performance
Sponsor Wild Wing Café; and by Mainstage Music Series Sponsors Bank of America,
JAG Construction, Merrill Lynch, Mosaic Realty, Signarama, Henry LaBrun, and
Dianne & David Worley; with additional support from Media Sponsors The Laurel of Asheville magazine, News
Radio 570 WWNC, and WNCW 88.7 FM.
The Diana Wortham Theatre is
located at 18 Biltmore Avenue. The intimate theatre seats just over 500 and
boasts exceptional acoustics and sightlines, making it the premier performance
space in Western North Carolina. The
Mainstage Series 2017/2018 Season Sponsors are 67 Biltmore Downtown
Eatery & Catering, the Asheville
Citizen-Times, Blue Moon Water, Buncombe County TDA, Creative Energy, the North
Carolina Arts Council, and the Renaissance Asheville Hotel.
To obtain more information on the Mainstage Series or to
purchase tickets for the November 3, 2017 performance by The Next Generation
Leahy (Regular $35; Student $30; Child $20; Student Rush, day-of-the-show with
valid I.D. $10), call the theatre’s box office at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.
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