Grab the kids and get to the Disney on Ice presentation of
”
100 Years of Magic
”
featuring more than 60 of Disney’s characters from 18 beloved
stories.
Grab the kids and get to the Disney on Ice presentation of “100 Years of Magic” featuring more than 60 of Disney’s characters from 18 beloved stories. It is delightful, educational and brimming with original choreography, glorious costumes and the best special effects this side of “It’s a Small, World.”
Scenic designer David Potts brings his Broadway know how that has floats turn into radiant light parades, a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns. This production includes all the favorite Disney characters you can bundle in one evening without going into overdrive before the conclusion of the first act.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse (sporting a red sequined evening gown designed by Bob Mackie) host the event with vignettes from favorite Disney classics. Join Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminey Cricket, Pinocchio, all the Disney princesses, Mulan, Timon, Pumbaa, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Nemo and the Incredibles.
If you happen not to recognize any of the players, just ask the kids. They will give you a detailed bio.
Sarah Kawahara, choreographer to Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Elvis Stoiko and Okasana Baiul, is a true artist that paints smooth, beautiful routines that are more than the usual ice show shtick. An Emmy winner for “Scott Hamilton: Upside Down,” her imaginative presentations keep the attention of 3-year-olds as well as adults that come to enjoy a unique evening with their children.
The costumes by Scott Lane bring Mickey’s Marching Band and the Small World Dolls freshness and color that dazzle. Nemo’s costumes are created to float and give the appearance that we are under water. More than 150 costumes appear in the extravaganza and each is true to the character in the design and detail.
Music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard and lighting designer LeRoy Bennett take a huge expanse and bring the mood and feelings to intimate moments for those watching this extravaganza in their own special way. (Not an easy feat.)
Aided by a talented cast, stunning lighting and reminiscent music, the whole production does exactly what its suppose to do: It gives off a glow of happiness and well being. We can all use a little of that right now.
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Disney on Ice Presents ‘100 Years of Magic’
Where: H.P. Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose
When: Playing Oct. 22 through 26; Wed.- Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $16-$65.
Details: (510) 625-8497 or visit ticketmaster.com.
