Tune-In Alert: Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice

By on January 30, 2012

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Show: Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST

Where: NBC (Check your local listing for channel information.)

Skaters:
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Ilia Kulik
Kurt Browning
Sasha Cohen
Joannie Rochette
Miki Ando
Kimmie Meissner
Ryan Bradley
Steven Cousins

Musical Guest Stars:
Kenny G
Gladys Knight

TV Hosts:
Kristi Yamaguchi
Nancy Kerrigan

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Countdown to Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice

By on January 23, 2012

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Ekaterina Gordeeva performs at Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice.

The final live Pandora NBC Skating Series show is almost here, and we’re ready to go out strong when Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice comes to the ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, this Thursday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to get your tickets now if you haven’t already!

The show will air on NBC on February 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET to get you ready for Valentine’s Day.

Performing to love-themed songs will be another all-star cast of Olympic, world and national champion skaters, including two-time Olympic champion Ekaterina Gordeeva, 1998 Olympic champion Ilia Kulik, Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette, reigning world champion Miki Ando, four-time world champion Kurt Browning, 2006 world champion Kimmie Meissner, 2011 U.S. champion Ryan Bradley and eight-time British champion Steven Cousins.

Not only will the show feature live skating, but it will also feature live performances from singing legend Gladys Knight and jazz artist Kenny G.
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Improv-Ice: A Fan’s Fantastic Backstage Pass Part II

By on January 14, 2012

You read her blog from behind-the-scenes before the live Improv-Ice show at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC. Now, read what Pandora NBC Skating Series fan Jan Getz thought of the show itself before you catch it on NBC on January 15!

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Nicole Bobek performs live with STYX

Improv-Ice was an AWESOME show! And what a difference from watching the rehearsal to seeing the final product on the ice with the costumes, lights and the full out skating! Sasha Cohen and Nicole Bobek had the most beautiful dresses! Styx and the skaters really had fun performing together. Choreographer Lea Ann Miller did a fantastic job of matching the songs with the skaters personalities. So many in the audience went crazy when they recognized the next Styx hit and were singing along with the songs. When hosts Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Peggy Fleming conducted an “applause meter” with the crowd at the end of each half it was fun to see who everyone thought did the best skating improv. When you watch the show be sure to vote and see if your impression is the same as for those in the audience in Greenville. on’t miss this show on NBC and Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 4:00 6:00 p.m. EST.

Jeremy Abbott Checks In Ahead of Improv-Ice

By on January 13, 2012

Last year, Jeremy Abbott took home the title of “Best Improv-Ice Skater,” and he’s looking to make it two years in a row. Before this Sunday’s Improv-Ice show, airing on NBC as part of the Pandora NBC Skating Series, Jeremy took a second to let everyone know what it takes to compete in a show like this one and why he’s confident that he’ll be the champion again this year.

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Jeremy Abbott skates at this year's Improv-Ice

Hey family, friends, fans, and other strangers!

It’s that time again where we ask you to come out of the stands and become the judges. It’s also time for shameless self-promotion. That’s right! It’s about time to start the voting for Improv-Ice, airing on NBC Sunday, January 15, from 4-6 pm EST, and featuring Olympic, world and national champion figure skaters, including yours truly, as well as our outstanding musical guest STYX–who, by the way, played all their music completely live!

As the reigning Improv-Ice Champion, I have to say, I think my chances to defend my title are pretty darn good. I had so much fun with the show this year and after having gone through it last year, it was far less scary! I knew what to expect from an event like this, and I really nailed it this year. Read the rest of this entry »

Tune-In Alert: Improv-Ice

By on January 12, 2012


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Show: Improv-Ice

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST

Where: NBC (Check your local listing for channel information)

Skaters:
Nancy Kerrigan
Sasha Cohen
Mirai Nagasu
Nicole Bobek
Michael Weiss
Johnny Weir
Jeremy Abbott
Ryan Bradley

Musical Guest Stars:
Styx

TV Hosts:
Brian Boitano & Peggy Fleming

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Tune-In Alert: Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular

By on January 2, 2012

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Show: Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular

Date: Sunday, January 8, 2012

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST

Where: NBC (Check your local listing for channel information)

Skaters:
Elvis Stojko
Joannie Rochette
Todd Eldredge
Michael Weiss
Ryan Bradley
Caryn Kadavy

Gymnasts:
Nastia Liukin
Danell Leyva
Sean Townsend
Courtney McCool
Steven Legendre
Chris Brooks
Courtney Kupets

Guest Artists:
Greyson Chance
Ariana Grande
Shane Harper
Cody Simpson

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Tune-In Alert: Caesars Tribute II: A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice

By on December 27, 2011

TUNE-IN ALERT

Show: Caesars Tribute II: A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice

Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012 Caesars Logo

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST

Where: NBC (Check your local listing for channel information)

Skaters:
Miki Ando
Sarah Hughes
Tara Lipinski
Shizuka Arakawa
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Nancy Kerrigan
Yuka Sato
Joannie Rochette
Sasha Cohen
Liz Manley
Nicole Bobek

With a special tribute to Peggy Fleming

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Improv-Ice: A Fan’s Fantastic Backstage Pass

By on December 15, 2011

Today, one skating fan took a chance to tell us all about how the Improv-Ice rehearsals and preparation was going ahead of the live show in Greenville, SC, tonight. Join Jan Getz in taking this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how this Pandora NBC Skating Series show is came together!

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Skaters (left) watch STYX rehearse

It’s a 12-hour marathon for the skaters performing in the Improv-Ice show at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC, today. At 10:15 a.m., choreographer and creative director Lea Ann Miller met Sasha Cohen, Nancy Kerrigan, Johnny Weir, Michael Weiss, Jeremy Abbott, Nicole Bobek, Ryan Bradley and Mirai Nagasu at a table rink-side that had 8 iPods–one for each skater–with two songs downloaded on to each device: One song from the Top 40 and one of the mega hits by rock band Styx.

One by one, each skater found out what two songs they will self-choreograph and skate to TONIGHT! Over the next 6 hours they listened, planned, choreographed, practiced, chose costumes, learned the 8 minute finale, and had a TV camera rehearsal! It’s been amazing to watch everyone working so hard for tonight’s performance.
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Tune-In Alert: Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular

By on December 13, 2011

TUNE-IN ALERT

Show: Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular
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Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST

Where: NBC (Check your local listing for channel information)

Skaters:
Brian Boitano
Michael Weiss
Ryan Bradley
Caryn Kadavy
Steven Cousins
Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre
Elena Leonova & Andrei Khvalko
Gev Manoukin

Musical Guest Stars:
Chicago
The Marching Band of the Fighting Irish

Taped at:
Compton Family Ice Arena in the campus of the University of Notre Dame

TV Host:
Brian Boitano

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Countdown to Improv-Ice

By on December 12, 2011

Our next Pandora NBC Skating Series live show is coming up quickly! Improv-Ice takes over the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC, this Thursday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are still on sale!

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Jeremy Abbott at last year's Improv-Ice

The show will air on NBC nationally as part of the Pandora NBC Skating Series on January 15, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET!

This show challenges our skaters to choreograph two programs to music they get only hours before show time and without the assistance of a choreographer. Each skater will have a song from the iTunes Top 50 Most Downloaded songs, as well as a song from rock band STYX, who will perform live.

Featured in the show will be an all-star cast of skaters including Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan, two-time world bronze medalist Michael Weiss, three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir, two-time U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott, reigning U.S. champions Ryan Bradley and Alissa Czisny, and 2008 U.S. champion Mirai Nagasu. Last week, 1995 U.S. champion Nicole Bobek was also added to the cast.
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