Stars on Ice

For Philippine TV series, see Stars on Ice (Philippine TV series). For Canadian TV series, see Stars on Ice (TV series).

Stars on Ice is a touring figure skating show produced by IMG. It was founded in 1986 as a vehicle for IMG client Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist in men's figure skating. The production is a theatrical show featuring a small cast of elite skaters who perform together in ensembles as well as solo numbers. Although Hamilton retired from regular touring in 2001, he remains involved as a producer.

Stars on Ice was originally conceived as an ice show for adults, without the skating Smurfs or cartoon characters typical of other commercial ice shows of the period such as Ice Capades or Disney on Ice. It started on a shoestring budget, playing only a few dates in small-town arenas. The first national tour was conducted in 1987-88. In 1992, IMG bought out the rival “Skating” tour from Bill Graham Presents and merged its resources with those of Stars on Ice. Among the acquisitions from the “Skating” tour was Sandra Bezic, who took over as Director and Choreographer of Stars on Ice for over a decade. In recent years, Jef Billings has served as Director. Throughout its history, Stars on Ice has won 4 Emmy Awards and the 1994 ACE Cable Award for Best Sports Special.

Stars on Ice tours the United States, Canada, and Japan on an annual basis, and has also staged shows in Europe, Brazil, and Korea. The Tour has played over 1,500 shows in its 29 seasons.


Historical timeline

Cast

The original cast was Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Toller Cranston, Rosalynn Sumners, Brian Pockar, Lea Ann Miller, Bill Fauver, Lisa Carey, Chris Harrison, Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert.

Skaters who have toured with the show include:

Stars on Ice Europe

Stars on Ice Japan

Other ice shows named Stars on Ice

References

  1. 1 2 2009 Stars on Ice Japan
  2. ↑ Guest on 2009 Stars on Ice Canada
  3. 1 2 3 ESOI 2005
  4. 1 2 3 4 Euro Stars on Ice 2006
  5. 1 2 ESOI 2004
  6. ↑ Euro SOI
  7. ↑ 2007 Stars on Ice Japan

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