'Disney on Ice' celebrates '100 Years of Magic' in skating spectacular - Edison Sentinel

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Pinocchio,” Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and “Toy Story” will take to the ice for a grand celebration in “Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic.”

Produced by Feld Entertainment, the fanfare production features more than 60 Disney stars that span the decades, a singalong score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography and elaborate sets.

With Mickey and Minnie leading the fun, audiences enjoy breathtaking production numbers choreographed by Emmy Awardwinner Sarah Kawahara.

Complementing Kawahara’s skate sequences are the memorable tunes compiled by music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard, which bring the wonderful memories of Disney to life on ice. Scenic designer David Potts and lighting designer LeRoy Bennett create the mood and settings that showcase extraordinary Disney moments.

Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge faced by costume designer Scott Lane. His designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band to the “It’s a Small World” dolls, to the stars of “Mulan” and “Finding Nemo.” The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water. Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red, sequined evening gown worn by Minnie.

Scenic designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave around and enliven the “It’s a Small World” sequence amid sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade. A blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns, and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he is first introduced to Woody and his pal Jessie.

The shows — scheduled through Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.; and Jan. 4-5 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. — take place at the Izod Center, East Rutherford.

Tickets are $25, $35, $60 and $85, and are available through www.ticketmaster.com.

Children age 2 and older must have a ticket. The doors open one hour before the show.

Shows at the Prudential Center, Newark, are scheduled for Jan. 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 18 and 19 at 1 and 5 p.m.; and Jan. 20 at 1 p.m.

Shows at the Sun National Bank Center, Trenton, are scheduled for Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 1 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; and Feb. 2 at 1 and 5 p.m.

To discover more about “Disney On Ice,” visit www.disneyonice.com.