A century of classic and new Disney stars are taking to the ice to share memories, laughs, and excitement in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. The one-of-a-kind skating spectacular is coming to Oracle Arena in Oakland, October 15-18 and HP Pavilion in San Jose, October 22-26. Tickets ($16-$65) are now on sale, available online at ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketsmaster outlets.
More than 60 of Disney's characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in this commemorative celebration, produced by Feld Entertainment. In this ice show, everyone's sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, take audiences on an adventure, sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, the Disney Princesses, Mulan, Timon, Pumbaa, Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Nemo, the Incredibles and many more.
Audiences will experience choreographed figure skating to Academy Award®-winning songs “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Under the Sea,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and many more. Dazzling sets, memorable characters, beautiful costumes and exciting special effects will transport families through decades of Disney stories.
With Mickey and Minnie as their hosts, audiences enjoy production numbers choreographed by Emmy Award®-winner Sarah Kawahara. Kawahara previously worked with Michelle Kwan and choreographed the skating segment for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Complementing Kawahara's skate sequences are the tunes compiled by music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard that bring the memories of Disney to life on ice. Scenic Designer David Potts and Lighting Designer LeRoy Bennett created the mood and settings that showcase Disney's moments from theme park attractions, such as “It's a Small World,” and animated features like Mulan, The Lion King, Pinocchio, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo.
Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge facing Costume Designer Scott Lane. His designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band, to the “It’s a Small World” dolls, to the stars of Mulan and Finding Nemo. The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water. Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red sequined evening gown worn by Minnie Mouse.
Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave through and enliven the “It's a Small World” sequence amidst floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first introduced to that favorite toy cowboy, Woody and his pal Jessie.
Tickets for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic are available September 6th at ticketmaster.com or by calling (510)625-TIXS (-8497), (415)421-TIXS (-8497), (408)998-TIXS(-8497), or (707)528-TIXS(-8497). To discover more about Disney On Ice log on to www.disneyonice.com. Members of the media are invited to visit the Press Room at www.feldentertainment.com.
