Disney on Ice does it again, bringing its usual cacophony of color, imagination and creativity that children and adults have come to expect. All the favorite Disney heroines and heroes are here, presented with spectacular special effects and the usual Disney sparkle.
Our pals Mickey and Minnie gather bits and pieces from favorites such as “Pinocchio,” “Cinderella,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Tangled,” “Brave” and “Beauty and the Beast” in one big Disney extravaganza, and happy kids will remind you of anything you might have forgotten from these classic and newer pieces.
Director Patty Vincent has been sensitive enough to see these productions through the eyes of imaginative minds no matter how old, and keeps the production moving at a mind-boggling pace.
Choreographer Cindy Stuart, who created the shimmering numbers of many past Disney on Ice productions, returns. Stuart – who has worked with silver medallist Rosalyn Sumners, Nancy Kerrigan, Katarina Witt, National Pairs Champions Jenni Meno and Todd Sand, and World Champion Chen Lu – is a true artist who paints smooth beautiful routines that are more than the usual ice show shtick. Her imaginative presentations keep the attention of 3-year-olds as well as the adults that come to enjoy a unique evening.
Costume designer Cynthia Nordstrom brings stunning and imaginative inventiveness to the eye. The costumes in this production are true to the character in design and detail.
Lighting designer Sam Doty and scenic designer Walt Spangler push the envelope in creativity. Having to cover such a vast area is no easy task and if not done well, the whole production could be lost. They bring beauty and vitality to the huge arena.
Aided by a talented cast of excellent skaters and enthralling music, the whole show does exactly what it’s supposed to do by giving off a glow of happiness and well being.
An enjoyable evening is guaranteed with the Disney On Ice’s production of “Disney’s Rockin’ Ever After.” The kids will be excited seeing their animated friends come to life, and the adults will enjoy the sounds and beautiful presentation.
