Former ‘Glee’ Star Joins Celtic Thunder for April 7 CCA Show

Former Celtic Thunder and “Glee” star Damian McGinty will be the special guest artist for “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder” show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine.

McGinty will join Celtic Thunder performers Colm Keegan, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, Emmett O’Hanlon and Neil Byrne for the nostalgic Irish music show that includes dramatic lighting and choreography. Backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, the group will deliver ensemble songs, as well as anthems, fan favorites and solos. The CCA stage will be transformed into an ancient stone Celtic pathway for the performance.

Since forming in 2007, Celtic Thunder has sold more than 2 million records and performed at more than 800 shows in the U.S., Canada and Australia. For more information, visit the Celtic Thunder website. Tickets, which cost $38, $53 and $68, are available online or by calling 581.1755, 800.622.TIXX.