Stars on Ice US Tour | May 2025

[apgold]

I was hesitant to post this tour news given the plane crash, but I saw an ad today on Instagram about the SOI tour in the US and they did post an acknowledgement of the tragedy on their homepage.

I know there was no tour last year so I was encouraged to see that a tour was announced. However, there are only SIX dates on the whole tour. Good news is there is an international cast with Elvis, Keegan, and Satoko along with Amber, C/B, Ilia, Jason, Isabeau and more TBA. Being in NYC, I could travel to either Hershey or Norwood but I wish they would book a venue in the tri-state area in the off Olympic years.

• SEATTLE, WA CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA May 15, 2025 7:00 PM​

• ANAHEIM, CA HONDA CENTER May 17, 2025 7:00 PM​

• SAN JOSE, CA SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE May 18 2025 4:00 PM​

• SAINT PAUL, MN EXCEL ENERGY CENTER May 21, 2025 7:00 PM​

• HERSHEY, PA GIANT CENTER May 23, 2025 7:00 PM​

• BOSTON, MA THE SKATING CLUB OF BOSTON May 24, 2025 7:00 PM​

 

[alyssamarie]

I was thinking about going but $130 is crazy in Boston. Last year it was $30 at BU.

 

[moonvine]

Keegan is coming but it’s so far.

 

[Magill]

Shouldn't this thread be in the new ice shows sub-forum where sister shows - SOI Japan and SOI Canada - already have their threads too? Feels like it belongs there by now...

 

[iluvtodd]

We're going to the Hershey show - a 2 hour drive west of Philly, PA (extremely grateful to have a show within a reasonable driving distance). Glad that some of the cast is international!

 

[purplecat]

Alysa Liu was added to the cast

 

[el henry]

Semi-cross posting from the Jason FF:

A new perk (for a price of course) for US (and Canadian) SOI

For $25 extra, SOI ticket holders can attend practices and a pre show Q&A. The US preshow Q& A is with Jason (of course) and Amber. I remember fancams of the Q & As with local skating clubs at previous SOIs (Jason and Mariah IIRC) and they were funny, with interesting anecdotes. Of course, that depends on good questions.

 

[apgold]

Anyone attending the Seattle show tomorrow or the shows in CA this weekend? If so, have fun.

I still was trying to find a way to attend Hershey or SCOB and couldn't make it work financially for even a day trip. Because they are being held Memorial Day weekend - Amtrak and hotel prices are through the roof.

I really hope for 2026, they will return to either Newark, NJ or Elmont, NY so I can see the tour with the Olympic cast without breaking the bank.

 

[cailuj365]

I went to the San Jose show last weekend. It was great! My friend and I had a lot of fun. It felt way more high-energy than in 2023 with a much better choice of theme.

For the last SOI in 2023, we had a lot more retired or semi-retired skaters to fill in the ranks. Ilia and Isabeau were fledging seniors still. Now, the US cast has suddenly become a big force with a lot of active star power and even patting themselves on the back with a little "We Are The Champions" moment.

We started with the Stargazer pass, and it was my first time actually seeing skaters practice. They did some group numbers, and then Practice Group 1 was Chock/Bates, Elvis, Jason, and Satoko, and Practice Group 2 was Ilia, Amber, Alysa, Isabeau, and Keegan. Group 1 actually rehearsed their programs. Group 2 was noticeably faster and was there to train. Ilia came out first, did some basic warmups, hit 1A, 2A, 3A in quick succession, and then proceeded to train all six quads, which I was not expecting. We saw the whole set, including 4A. It was pretty cool. He also did 4Lz-3T and 3Lz-3Lo. Amber did a few 3As. Amber and Jason were lovely for the Q&A.

My favorites during the show were:
1) Jason Brown - fabulous and the second number Hit the Road Jack was soooo good.
2) Elvis's rock medley - he really vibed with the rock theme the hardest. You could tell that the music was of his era, lol.
3) Ilia's Cage of Bones - the most interesting choreography and style. In a night full of cheesy rock and pop music, this was a cool contrast and delivered really well.
4) Isabeau - love everything about her skating and her style. She really sold both programs for me.
5) Alysa's Macarthur Park - that golden dress!! that smile!!

The group numbers were excellent though perhaps a bit too many or even a little long. The last one went on forever. But seriously, I hope this cast goes on a full national tour next year. Mega talent and all really likable. If they add a pairs team, it'll be perfect!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I went to the San Jose show last weekend. It was great! My friend and I had a lot of fun. It felt way more high-energy than in 2023 with a much better choice of theme.

For the last SOI in 2023, we had a lot more retired or semi-retired skaters to fill in the ranks. Ilia and Isabeau were fledging seniors still. Now, the US cast has suddenly become a big force with a lot of active star power and even patting themselves on the back with a little "We Are The Champions" moment.

We started with the Stargazer pass, and it was my first time actually seeing skaters practice. They did some group numbers, and then Practice Group 1 was Chock/Bates, Elvis, Jason, and Satoko, and Practice Group 2 was Ilia, Amber, Alysa, Isabeau, and Keegan. Group 1 actually rehearsed their programs. Group 2 was noticeably faster and was there to train. Ilia came out first, did some basic warmups, hit 1A, 2A, 3A in quick succession, and then proceeded to train all six quads, which I was not expecting. We saw the whole set, including 4A. It was pretty cool. He also did 4Lz-3T and 3Lz-3Lo. Amber did a few 3As. Amber and Jason were lovely for the Q&A.

My favorites during the show were:
1) Jason Brown - fabulous and the second number Hit the Road Jack was soooo good.
2) Elvis's rock medley - he really vibed with the rock theme the hardest. You could tell that the music was of his era, lol.
3) Ilia's Cage of Bones - the most interesting choreography and style. In a night full of cheesy rock and pop music, this was a cool contrast and delivered really well.
4) Isabeau - love everything about her skating and her style. She really sold both programs for me.
5) Alysa's Macarthur Park - that golden dress!! that smile!!

The group numbers were excellent though perhaps a bit too many or even a little long. The last one went on forever. But seriously, I hope this cast goes on a full national tour next year. Mega talent and all really likable. If they add a pairs team, it'll be perfect!

This is the difference when Kurt Browning is in charge of the choreography and directing the tour.