Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret with Noel V. Ginnity takes the stage at Fairfield University's Quick Center | Press Releases

A thrilling evening of song, dance and hilarious comedy is in store when Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret with Noel V. Ginnity comes to Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, this lively program features a Riverdance tribute and a salute to the Clancy Brothers. The Glee Club of the Fairfield-based Gaelic-American Club will open the show.

At the heart of it all is Noel V. Ginnity, who's often hailed as Ireland's funniest comedian. Ginnity has been at the helm of one of the capital city's longest running cabarets for 26 years, having starred in the show at its home base, Dublin's Burlington Hotel, and around the world.

In addition, Ginnity has been treading the boards across Ireland and England, having appeared several times at London's Royal Albert Hall. A beloved figure, he was the subject of a tribute from "The Late, Late Show with Gay Byrne" and was honored at a special reception given by the Irish President Mary McAleese in 2002.

The evening also features Irish tenor Paul Hennessy, who was a member of the original Irish Tenors, but opted for a successful solo career. Born in Carlow, Hennessy has appeared on several Irish radio and television programs and toured extensively in the United States, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Portugal. He has recorded two albums, "A Song for Ireland" and "Follow Me Up to Broadway," and he is enjoying his eighth season with the Burlington Irish Cabaret.

Tickets are $30. For tickets, call the Quick Center box office at (203) 254-4010 or toll free at 1-877-ARTS-396. For more information, visit www.quickcenter.com.