ON EAGLE'S WING explores the heritage and history of the Scots-Irish in a breathtaking original musical production that debuted at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast in 2004 as the largest musical theatrical stage production in the world. Irish recording artist Peter Corry (best known as "Javert" in Les Miserables) leads a cast of actors, dancers, choirs, bands, pipes, fifes, drums, and full orchestra. The compelling story is set in both the past and the present, but the themes are timeless and universal - emigration, separation, love and loyalty. The soundtrack is almost exclusively original music by John Anderson.

The Scots-Irish helped define working class America as our country developed. Country Music, NASCAR racing, and more than 1/4 of America's presidents trace their roots to the Scots-Irish, and more Americans than ever are identifying themselves as Scots-Irish with the Census Bureau. Today, there are more than 22 million people in the United States who are of Scots-Irish descent, but many only know their heritage through their surname. ON EAGLE'S WING tells their story in a celebration that is innovative and spectacular in its presentation.

ON EAGLE'S WING is a parallel of modern day and historic events. The show opens in modern America starting with the anthem "Do You Know Who You Are?," inspiring a look back into the past to see the echoes of history in modern actions. Starting in Scotland and continuing through Ireland and America, spanning 500 years in song and dance, the show weaves historical re-enactments throughout the musical drama. The show gets its name from the first immigrant vessel out of Ireland to the U.S., called "Eagle's Wing."

Jimmy Carter, himself one of 17 U.S. Presidents of Scots-Irish descent, said about the stage show taped in Belfast last year, "Just as Riverdance was successful in portraying Irish culture through music and dance, so will On Eagle's Wing facilitate a better appreciation for the story of the Scots-Irish."

A production of WLIW New York and Straightforward Productions, Ltd.

Conceived and Written by John Anderson. Executive Producer for WLIW New York: Roy A. Hammond. Executive Producers for Straightforward Productions, Ltd.: Ian S. Kennedy and John Nicholson. This program made possible in part by Tourism Ireland.

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