Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming are thrilled to announce that the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs, will make its North American premiere in Baltimore, MD this fall. With a universal story of community, duty, and honor wrapped inside the fabric of Gaelic culture and Scottish heritage, performances of Ceilidh begin September 6 at the M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center and will play a strictly limited engagement through October 12. For more information about Ceilidh and to sign up for exclusive access, please visit www.CeilidhMusical.com
Ceilidh combines dynamic storytelling with communal dances all led by a rich, raucous score and powerful, heartfelt book by Scottish writers Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie (Hi My Name Is Ben,The Snow Goose) and helmed with direction and choreography by the acclaimed, Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!; The Great Comet of 1812). Scenic Design for Ceilidh is by Tony Award-winner Rachel Hauck (Hadestown; Good Night, Oscar) with additional designers and casting to be announced.
All are welcome to join the celebration at Ceilidh, the exhilarating theatrical experience that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. As the story of Ceilidh unfolds around you, you’ll be swept into a whirlwind of lively Scottish dances, where every step tells a tale and honors a tradition passed down through generations of “callers.” At its heart, Ceilidh is a musical about family, legacy, the enduring power of stories, and having a good time.
Ceilidh had its first developmental workshop in Glasgow, Scotland, in August 2024 at the renowned Cottiers. Original Glasgow cast album available soon on Ghostlight Records.
Tickets are currently available to Hippodrome Subscribers at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center by visiting the Hippodrome Theatre App or calling 800-343-3103, and for group purchase by calling 1-888-451-5986 or emailing groups@BaltimoreHippodrome.com.
Tickets to Ceilidh for the general public will go on sale starting May 13, 2025. Tickets for general admission seating in the mezzanine loge level are $89.50, and general admission seating on the floor is $101.50. A special VIP, general admission premium section on the floor can be purchased for $146 and includes your ticket, early access to the VIP lounge and premium section seating, as well as a free drink and an exclusive collector’s item. To purchase tickets, please visit www.ceilidhmusical.com, Ticketmaster.com or visit the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center box office.