Beat the summer heat by retreating to the cool embrace of the Neil Blaisdell Arena where the Sheraton Waikiki Resort will present ‘Beauty & The Beast on Ice’ featuring ‘The Russian Ice Stars.’ A treat for the entire family this narrated presentation of the classic tale features former Olympians as well as European & World champions many of whom are veterans of the renown Moscow Circus, all of them flying here to perform on ice, their first time before an American audience following a World tour that has seen them delight audiences throughout Europe & Asia.
The Neil Blaisdell Arena at 777 Ward Avenue is a terrific venue, centrally located, with ample parking, well served by The Bus. ‘Beauty & The Beast On Ice’ opens at 7:30PM Wednesday July 29th continuing thru Sunday August 2nd, adding a special matinee on Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM.
Praise for ‘Beauty & The Beast on Ice’ has been heard from all across the Globe, here are two excerpts from England: http://www.wildroseltd.co.uk/news.html “Beauty and the Beast, is recreated as a dazzling ice show by the world-renowned Russian Ice Stars. This enchanting ‘ballet on ice’ tells the story of Beauty, the intelligent and beautiful young woman kept prisoner in the castle of a mysterious beast whose destiny depends on winning her love. Beauty and the Beast on Ice is a wonderful show to enjoy with the family. Audiences will be captivated by the skill and dexterity of the Russian Ice Stars as they skate upon a stage of ice!” AND “The Russian Ice Stars are back with another hugely enjoyable show. They reached Oxford as they approach the halfway stage in a long tour that began in November and continues around the country until July, but the performance was as fresh as if they’d only just started. It’s the traditional story of the Prince turned into a beast who is eventually redeemed by the love of a young woman who sees the good behind the daunting exterior. However, the first act belongs primarily to the heroine Belle’s father, touchingly played by Mikhail Stifounine. After a darkly dramatic opening in which we see the Prince turned into a beast, we follow Belle’s father as he loses his money, and then loses his way in the Beast’s garden. He picks a forbidden rose, and is sentenced by the Beast to die, unless he sends one of his daughters to the Beast’s palace. You can guess the rest.
Apart from a very lively scene in the market square, and the final wedding party, this is a tale set in gothic gloom, with a touch of Cinderella or even Lear in the situation of the good-hearted father with two selfish, grasping daughters, and one who is simple and faithful. The whole thing is brilliantly realized, with effective sets moving seamlessly one into another. But, of course, at the centre of all this is some terrific skating, which unfolds the story at great speed – literally – and is also very beautiful to watch. I saw at least three triple jumps tossed off effortlessly without the long run-up available in competitions, but Guiseppe Arena’s choreography gives us far more than some showy skating. He knits the whole thing together with great charm and drama, and fills the stage with exuberant movement as the story unfolds.”
‘Beauty & The Beast On Ice’ ought to be an exhilarating treat for Island residents and visitors alike, tickets are a modest “$ 60.00 / $45.00 / $30.00 Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster Alll Ticketmaster outlets including Selected Macy’s (Ala Moana, Windward Mall, Pearlridge, Kahala Mall);
For a directions and more information check out our Hawaii directory listing
Blaisdell Arena Box Office; (Information: 591-2211)
On Line at: Ticketmaster.com
Charge by Phone: 800 745-3000
Further info about the many stars of the show can be found via http://www.wildroseltd.co.uk/index.html.
Tags: August Events, Family Fun, Ice Skating, July Events, Summer 2009 Happenings
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