High School Musical ice show returns to Liverpool

Nov 7 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

THE latest film is one of the year’s biggest box office hits and now High School Musical is returning to the Echo Arena Liverpool - on ice!

Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour is skating into the Echo Arena from January 29–February 1.

The show features favourite High School Musical characters including Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad and Taylor. Only this time, East High School’s crew is performed by world-class skaters who dazzle audiences with amazing choreography.

In the first act, a New Year’s Eve party ignites a passion for singing when East High’s hoops star Troy meets the beautiful and brainy Gabriella. Together they audition for the school’s upcoming musical.

The skates start to fly when their friends Chad and Taylor think they should stick to the status quo, and the school’s top theatrical, showtune siblings Ryan and Sharpay scheme for the lead roles. Their worlds and their school turn upside down when signature hip-hop moves meet dramatic skating on the ice.

The second act takes place during the Wildcats favourite time of year – summer vacation. Sharpay’s determination to steal Troy’s affection brings the Wildcats together at the Lava Springs Country Club.

Their dream of scoring summer jobs at the fancy club turns into their worst nightmare when Sharpay helps Troy chase his collegiate basketball dreams and in turn, causes him to chase away his best friends.

The summer talent show brings Sharpay and the Wildcats to a showdown for the coveted Star Dazzle award, until she gets the group banned from performing altogether. When Gabriella and Troy confront her, she learns a new lesson in friendship, and the summer ends on a high note for all.

Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega will join father and daughter team Kenneth Feld and Nicole Feld to produce the show.

“Kenny Ortega has pumped incredible genius into this brand, and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with him,” said the Tony award-winning producer Kenneth Feld.

“We brought together a creative dream team who will deliver a top-notch production that will celebrate moments from the films in an ice spectacular that will fill the Echo Arena with lights, music, dancing and spirit.”

“Underscored by uplifting messages and diversity, this event is set to reach the pinnacle of live family entertainment for years to come,” said Ortega. “We’ve been able to create a cult following with the movies and this show will be no different.”

Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour will feature music from the chart-topping High School Musical CD, including: We’re All in This Together, Get’cha Head in the Game, Start of Something New, Stick to the Status Quo.

To book tickets log on to www.accliverpool.com or call the Echo Arena Box Office on 0844 8000 400.

The show can be seen on the following dates:

Thursday, January 29 – 7pm; Friday, January 30 – 7pm; Saturday, January 31 – noon, 3.45pm, 7.30pm; Sunday, February 1 – 11am, 2.45pm.

Ticket prices: Weekday: Front Row - £33.50; Rinkside - £28.50; 1st Level - £15.50; 2nd Level - £11.50.

Weekend: Front Row - £33.50; Rinkside - £28.50; 1st Level £18.50; 2nd Level - £15.50.

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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour returns to the Echo Arena Liverpool in January.