Rating:
* * * +
Type: Ice show
Time: 25 minutes
Kelly says: Glitzy and fun
The Royal Palm evokes an old Southern playhouse, complete with faux marble columns at the entrance. Inside is an 800-seat auditorium with a standard proscenium stage. The stage area has been converted into an ice rink but, given the shallowness of the performing area, some compromises have been made. Don’t expect the electrifying leaps you may have seen in other ice shows where the skaters have the advantage of larger arenas.
That being said, the small cast of performers who grace this show do the most with the space available as they present an entertaining show that changes theme from time to time. A chorus of pretty girls backs a trio of principal skaters who perform a variety of adagio numbers, in which a boy-girl pair perform a series of acrobatic dance moves involving graceful lifts, and solo routines, in which individual skaters show off their specialties. All of this is leavened with light-hearted humorous numbers that are virtually guaranteed to raise a chuckle.
To top it all off, the designers have contributed some lovely costumes and exciting visual effects. There are about four shows a day. If this sort of thing appeals, check the schedule to make sure you don’t miss it. However, if you remember the larger shows that used to be mounted in this space, be prepared for a bit of a let down.
Between ice shows, the Royal Palm will sometimes feature Song and Dance shows that tend to be more earnest than artful. They feature young performers and songs that appeal to the American heart.
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