Celtic Thunder, a brand-new show created and produced by Sharon Browne, the original producer of Celtic Woman, will make its debut in the U.S. with a Public Television special airing on local stations nationwide beginning this month. It will air March 14th at 7 pm on Channel 12. Celtic Thunder, a brand-new show created and produced by Sharon Browne, the original producer of Celtic Woman, will make its debut in the U.S. with a Public Television special airing on local stations nationwide beginning this month. Filmed in the Helix in Dublin last August, the special features five male vocalists, performing an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional “Mountains of Mourne” and “Come By the Hills” to international hits such as “Brothers in Arms” and “Desperado,” as well as original compositions by Celtic Thunder”s musical director and composer Phil Coulter. The ensemble numbers reflect the power of the soloists, who range in age from 14 to 40 and share a common Celtic heritage.Viewers who support the public television stations airing CELTIC THUNDER during the stations” fundraising campaigns will have the first opportunity to get tickets for a 50-city U.S. tour scheduled for Fall 2008. (Please visit www.celticthunder.com for a list of confirmed tour dates.) Viewers will also have a chance to Pledge for a bonus-feature-laden special edition of the Celtic Thunder CD/DVD that will be released in the U.S by Universal”s Decca label on March 4th, 2008.”Catch Celtic Thunder when they appear on NBC”s coverage of the 2008 New York City Saint Patrick”s Day Parade on Monday, March 17th at 11 am.