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Stars on Ice is a touring figure skating show produced by IMG. It was originally conceived in 1986 as a vehicle for IMG client Scott Hamilton, who had been released from his contract with Ice Capades, after being told that male skaters do not sell tickets. Hamilton now has retired from regular touring with the show, but remains actively 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 Disney on Ice. Another concept that has carried through the show from the beginning is that of a small cast of elite skaters who perform together in ensembles as well as solo numbers. In 1991, the Canadian branch of the show began.

The tour started on a shoestring budget, playing only a few dates in small-town arenas. 1986-1987 was the first year for Stars on Ice. In 1992, IMG bought out the rival "Skating" tour from Bill Graham Presents and merged its resources with that of Stars on Ice. Among the acquisitions from the "Skating" tour was Sandra Bezic, who took over as choreographer and director of Stars on Ice for several years. In recent years, Jef Billings has taken over as director. Throughout its history the tour has won 4 Emmy Awards and the 1994 ACE Cable Award for Best Sports Special.

Stars on Ice tours the United States, Canada, Japan, and Korea on an annual basis, and has also staged shows in Europe, Brazil, and Mexico. The 2011 tour will be its 25th season.

Current cast

The cast for the 2010 tour included:

US Stars on Ice cast

Canadian Stars on Ice cast

Japan Stars on Ice cast

The 2010 Stars On Ice Japan was held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo (April 9-11) and Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka (April 17,18), Japan.

and Canadian Stars on Ice cast (except Jamie Salé and David Pelletier, Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison, Shawn Sawyer, Adam Rippon).

Former cast members

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 previously toured with the show include:

Europe Stars on Ice

Japan Stars on Ice

Other ice shows named "Stars on Ice"

References

  1. ^ Programs
  2. ^ Programs
  3. ^ Guest on CSOI2007
  4. ^ a b 2009 Stars on Ice Japan
  5. ^ Guest on 2009 Stars on Ice Canada
  6. ^ a b c ESOI 2005
  7. ^ a b c d Euro Stars on Ice 2006
  8. ^ a b ESOI 2004
  9. ^ Euro SOI
  10. ^ 2007 Stars on Ice Japan

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