DISNEY ON ICEsm PRESENTS MICKEY AND MINNIE’S MAGICAL JOURNEY
DISNEY ON ICEsm PRESENTS
MICKEY AND MINNIE’S MAGICAL JOURNEY
IN OAKLAND OCTOBER 18-21 AND SAN JOSE OCTOBER 25-29
San Francisco, CA (August 24, 2006) - Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Icesm presents Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey will take audiences on an action-packed tour of the imagination when this spectacular production comes to the Oakland Arena October 18-21 and the HP Pavilion at San Jose October 25-29. With Mickey and Minnie as tour guides, audiences traverse the globe, joining Disney’s Lilo and Stitch as they embrace 'ohana, the family spirit of Hawaii; fly away to Never Land with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell; escape with Ariel and Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and go under the sea; and make tracks to London with 101 Dalmatians. Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 10th for both Bay Area engagements.
“It’s an extraordinary show, an adventure through imagination and a family vacation all rolled into one incredible night,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “You really get a sense you are traveling right alongside Mickey, Minnie and their friends. At the end, without ever leaving your seat, you feel like you’ve toured London, taken a dip in the sea and enjoyed a Hawaiian luau.”
To develop this production, Feld assembled the talents of an elite creative team, overseen by Creative Director Jerry Bilik, consisting of: Director Patty Vincent, who herself skated for Disney On Ice for nine years, and serves as character development director for all touring Disney On Ice productions; Costume Designer Arthur Boccia, whose experience in the field spans from 14 seasons as top assistant to Don Foote, the costume designer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey®, to work on Broadway, in film, and television; Production Designer Robert Smith, whose extensive experience in the design field began with live theatrical productions, evolving into television, and film; Choreographer Cindy Stuart, who has choreographed for Figure Skating Olympic Silver Medalist Rosalyn Sumners, two-time National Pairs Champions Jenni Meno and Todd Sand, World Champion Chen Lu, and several Disney On Ice productions; and Lighting Designer Patrick Dierson, whose expertise has been called upon for numerous high-level productions, including the world tour of Latin pop sensation Shakira, the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV’s “Fashionably Loud” and various appearances for artists on VH1, in addition to his previous work with Feld Entertainment.
Each destination on this magical journey has its own mood and lighting created by Patrick Dierson. The foggy London skyline that can be seen from the Darling children’s window soon changes to the mysterious forest where Peter Pan and the Lost Boys live in their treehouse, while Lilo and Stitch cavort surfside surrounded by tropical sunlight and foliage. “This particular show is very water-oriented,” says Dierson. “Never Land is an island, Ariel’s story takes place under the sea, and Lilo lives in Hawaii.” Water-based special effects include making the ice look like the surface of the ocean for Captain Hook's scenes, and then making it look like the bottom of the ocean for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Dierson says, “Each story has a different feel, and we project that with the lighting as much as possible. For example, Disney's Lilo & Stitch has a much brighter, lighter feel than the Lost Boys’ home in Walt Disney's Peter Pan.”
The many moods of the show are enhanced by the late Robert Smith’s scenic design both on and off the ice. Lilo’s Hawaiian home is on the ice, while Stitch’s alien planet is depicted above it, creating a multidimensional feel for the show. Captain Hook’s crew sails across the ice on an enormous pirate ship measuring more than 35 feet long and nearly 18½ feet wide, and King Triton’s daughters emerge for their music lessons from oversized shells. In picking colors and textures, Smith tried to stay close to the original stories, pulling imagery from film backgrounds and carefully considering which details are essential to the stories. “What is fun about this project being Mickey’s magical journey is that while we want to create four distinct looks, they’re tied together. Walt Disney’s Peter Pan is the oldest story, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch the newest, so we have a nice broad set of styles, from ultra-classic to very modern Disney ‘looks.’”
Costume Designer Arthur Boccia has assembled specific and appealing looks for all the Disney locales. Creatures and characters along the way sport everything from nightgowns to grass skirts to fur coats. Dozens and dozens of black-and-white spotted dalmatians give way to Triton’s fin-clad daughters. Boccia has packed everything necessary for trips to London and Never Land, Hawaii and the bottom of the sea. From pirate gear in Walt Disney’s Peter Pan to surfer gear in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, there are lively looks all around.
Musically, Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey combines familiar tunes from Disney’s Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid and 101 Dalmatians along with new favorites from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and classic rock-and-roll songs that the whole family will recognize. The unconventional mix of music inspired choreographer Cindy Stuart to incorporate original moves, like the boisterous pirate line dance and the fanned-out precision number for Pongo and Perdita’s gigantic dalmatian litter. Stuart has also included more classic skating, like David and Nani’s touching surf duet, Cruella De Vil’s slithery solo, and Prince Eric and Ariel’s tender pas de deux.
Feld Entertainment, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 25 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in 50 countries and on six continents to date and include Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®. For more information about Disney On Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com. Members of the media are encouraged to visit the Press Room at www.feldentertainment.com.
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WHAT: Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Icesm presents Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey will take audiences on an action-packed tour of the imagination when this spectacular production comes to the Oakland Arena and the HP Pavilion at San Jose. With Mickey and Minnie as tour guides, audiences traverse the globe, joining Disney’s Lilo and Stitch as they embrace 'ohana, the family spirit of Hawaii; fly away to Never Land with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell; escape with Ariel and Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and go under the sea; and make tracks to London with 101 Dalmatians.
OAKLAND
WHEN: Wed., October 18 – Sat. October 21, 2006
Wed., Oct 18 at 7:30pm
Thurs., Oct 19 at 7:30pm
Fri., Oct 20 at 10:30pm and 7:30 pm
Sat., Oct 21 at 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
WHERE: Oakland Arena, I-880 at 66th Ave, Oakland
TICKETS:Tickets go on sale September 10. Tickets ($50.00 / $37.00 / $25.00 / $15.00) can be obtained by calling 510-625-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 408-998-TIXS, or 707-528-TIXS or may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 20 or more can be purchased by phoning 510-383-4581. Tickets are also available at Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, and Ritmo Latino. Prices do not include Oakland Arena 5% facility fee or $3 club seat charge.
SAN JOSE
WHEN:Wed., October 25 – Sun., October 29, 2006
Wed., Oct 25 at 7:30 pm
Thurs., Oct 26 at 7:30 pm
Fri., Oct 27 at 7:30 pm
Sat., Oct 28 at 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Sun., Oct 29 at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm
WHERE: HP Pavilion at San Jose, 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose
TICKETS:Tickets go on sale September 10. Tickets ($50.00 / $37.00 / $25.00 / $15.00)
can be obtained by calling 408-998-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS; or 510-625-TIXS, or may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 20 or more can purchase by phoning 408-999-5746or via groupsales@hppavilion.com. Tickets are also available at Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, and Ritmo Latino.