Event
- Title:
- Stars On Ice
- When:
- May 18, 2012 - May 18, 2012
- Where:
- Rogers Arena (previously GM Place) - Vancouver
- Category:
- Vancouver - Entertainment
Description
Stars on Ice is a touring figure skating show produced by
Stars on Ice was originally conceived as an ice show for adults, without the skating
The tour started on a shoestring budget, playing only a few dates in small-town arenas. 1986-1987 was the first year for Stars on Ice. In 1992, IMG bought out the rival "Skating" tour from Bill Graham Presents and merged its resources with that of Stars on Ice. Among the acquisitions from the "Skating" tour was Sandra Bezic, who took over as choreographer and director of Stars on Ice for several years. In recent years, Jef Billings has taken over as director. Throughout its history the tour has won 4 Emmy Awards and the 1994 ACE Cable Award for Best Sports Special.
Stars on Ice tours the United States, Canada, Japan, and Korea on an annual basis, and has also staged shows in Europe, Brazil, and Mexico. The 2011 tour will be its 25th season.
Venue
- Venue:
- Rogers Arena (previously GM Place) - Website
- Street:
- 800 Griffiths Way
- ZIP:
- V6B 6G1
- City:
- Vancouver
- Country:
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Description
Officially opening its doors on September 21, 1995, General Motors Place has become symbolic of Vancouver’s proud identity, serving as the city’s ambassador and host to the world of sports and entertainment.
General Motors Place is one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in all of North America. Highly praised for its comfortable seating and superior sightlines, visitor hospitality lies at the heart of this 475,000 sq. ft. building.
Home to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League, General Motors Place has hosted numerous national and international events over the years, as well as welcomed a countless number of world renowned personalities including former US President Bill Clinton, HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Serving as the primary venue for ice hockey in 2010 at the XXI Winter Olympic Games, General Motors Place will once again be front and center as the eyes of the world will be focused on watching Canada attempt to win Olympic Hockey Gold for the first time ever on home ice.
Since its inception as the leading entertainment venue in British Columbia, General Motors Place has welcomed over 15 million visitors through its doors!



