Great Performances at Mason

Cherish the Ladies

Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Mar
15

Kick up your heels with U.S.-based Celtic music sensation Cherish the Ladies in a rousing program of traditional Irish melodies and original arrangements performed with virtuoso instrumentation, beautiful vocals, and spirited step dancing. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, this all-female ensemble has captivated audiences with its “passionate, tender, and rambunctious” (Washington Post) sound that has earned a GRAMMY nomination as well as recognition as the BBC’s “Best Musical Group of the Year” and the Irish Music Awards’ “Top North American Celtic Group.” Led by Bronx-native Joanie Madden, 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award winner and All-Ireland flute and whistle champion, Cherish the Ladies brims with heart, humor, and “heaps of music in their fingers and toes.” (Glasgow Herald).

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $55, $47, $33; half-price for youth through Grade 12

Run Time: approximately 90 minutes, plus intermission

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion will take place in Monson Grand Tier, which is located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby, 45 minutes prior to curtain.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.