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| Ceilidh | |
|---|---|
 Baltimore production (2025) | |
| Music | Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie (Noisemaker) |
| Lyrics | Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie |
| Book | Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie |
| Premiere | September 6 to October 12, 2025: Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Productions | Glasgow (2024 workshop) Baltimore (North American premiere) |
Ceilidh (/ˈkeɪli/ KAY-lee, Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʲʰeːlɪ]) is an American musical with music, lyrics and book by Scottish writing team Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, collectively known as Noisemaker. The production is directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton and held its North American premiere in Baltimore, Maryland, at the M&T Bank Exchange (France–Merrick Performing Arts Center), from September 6 to October 12, 2025.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]Ceilidh tells the story of narrator Ramsey (Gilmour) and his family's legacy of being a "caller," leading cèilidh dances through the ages.
Development
[edit]The musical was workshopped with nine performances in Glasgow in August 2024. An original cast album from the workshop is in development via Ghostlight Records.[2][3]
Pinkleton said M&T Bank Exchange was chosen for the North American premiere because the size and style fit the show's needs. The production was also the beneficiary of a state tax credit for pre-Broadway productions.[4][5]
Narrative sections are broken up by dance interludes in the format of a Scottish cèilidh. Patrons are invited, but not required, to participate.[6]
The production commissioned a tartan for its Baltimore run. It is listed in the Scottish Register of Tartans.[7]
Productions
[edit]The show held its North American premiere at the M&T Bank Exchange in the France–Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore. Producers include Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Frank Marshall and Scottish-American actor Alan Cumming.
Creative team
[edit]- Book and score: Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie[2]
- Director and choreographer: Sam Pinkleton[2]
- Scenic design: Rachel Hauck[8]
- Costume design: Sarah Laux[8]
- Lighting design: Isabella Byrd[8]
- Sound design: Danny Erdberg and Ursula Kwong-Brown[8]
- Music supervision: Kris Kukul[8]
Cast
[edit]Principal cast for the Baltimore run included:[1]
- Euan Morton as Leo
- Courtney Bassett as Euna
- Paul L. Coffey as Dave / Lord Buchanan
- David Corlew as ensemble
- George Drennan as Older Leo
- Scott Gilmour as Ramsay
- Annie Grace as Older Euna
- Rori Hawthorn as Rowan
- Brandon Jackson as ensemble
- Laura Lovemore as Yvonne
- Anne L. Nathan as Granny / Moira
- David Rowen as Lucas
- Parker Bailey Steven as ensemble
- Claire-Francis Sullivan as ensemble
- Charlie West as Fiddles
References
[edit]- ^ a b "New Musical Ceilidh, Directed by Oh, Mary!'s Sam Pinkleton, Finds Full Company". Playbill. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "New Musical Ceilidh Sets North American Premiere, Directed by Oh, Mary!'s Sam Pinkleton". Playbill. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ https://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/ceilidh-a-new-musical-cottiers/. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Ross, Breana (23 August 2025). "Get up and dance when a Scottish musical comes to Baltimore". WBAL. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ Case, Wesley (3 October 2025). "Broadway shows are picking Baltimore to launch national tours. Here's why". The Banner.
- ^ Steinik, Pamela (14 September 2025). "Theatre Review: 'Ceilidh' at M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center". Maryland Theatre Guide. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Tartan Details - The Scottish Register of Tartans". www.tartanregister.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e https://ceilidhmusical.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CEILIDH-2025-09-12.pdf. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
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External links
[edit]Category:2025 musicals Category:Musicals Category:Musicals set in Scotland