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Easily the hottest ticket in the Tri-Parish area, seats to Disney on Ice’s production of “Princess Wishes” is destined to sell out quickly.
Playing May 3-6 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, “Princess Wishes” features seven princesses n the heroines of Disney’s most noted tales n in an Ice Capades type show with the definitive Disney touch.
The story is woven with dreams and enchantment, according to Disney, and follows the seven inspiring females as the make their wishes come true.
“Take a journey under the sea to unlock Ariel’s secret wish. Watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora and Mulan come true,” the Disney on Ice Web site reports. “And Tinker Bell makes a special guest appearance to sprinkle her magic and charm.”
In addition to all that royalty, theatre-goers can expect a few explosions, a huge fire-breathing dragon and, of course, lots of romance n all played out on ice.
And Mickey, Minnie and Goofy may even make a surprise appearance.
As quickly as tickets went on sale, the phones began to ring off the hook, said David Ohlmeyer, executive director of the civic center. The higher priced, rink-side seats were the first to go.
“We’ve got $19 and $14 seats in the risers. That’s it,” he said. But the good news for fans of Disney’s royal ladies is there are no bad seats in the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Ohlmeyer stressed.
“The rink will be set up in the center of the arena, and our facility is not that big so the risers are actually great seats,” he said. “It’s not like going to see this production in the Superdome. Here, you’re right on top of the action no matter where you’re sitting.
“Even a $14 ticket is a really good ticket,” he said.
Showtimes Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, are 7 p.m. Shows Saturday, May 5, are at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, May 6, the show starts at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Doors open one hour before the production begins.
Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or online through Ticketmaster or “Disney on Ice.”
Ohlmeyer said several of the shows will likely be sold out by performance day. But he has a word of warning for those still planning on attending: Shop locally.
“We’ve gotten word that customers who are using Google to get ticket information are being quoted $60 and $65 prices for tickets,” he warned. “If people follow the links to purchase tickets through our Web site [www.houmaciviccenter.com] or Disney on Ice, tickets are only $14 or $19.”
The quick pace of ticket sales speaks to Disney’s appeal, Ohlmeyer said. It also is attributable to the success locally of Feld Entertainment recent productions, namely the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus and Dora the Explorer. “Both events completely sold out,” the director said.
Years ago, the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center was the site of a Holiday on Ice production that was very successful, Ohlmeyer said, noting he expects this production to be much the same. With talk of next year’s season under way, the civic center director said he expects more Disney-type events to be included in the lineup.
Until then, tickets to Disney on Ice “Princess Wishes” are going fast. To order yours, contact the civic center’s box office at (985) 580-4394 or visit the Web site at www.houmaciviccenter.com.
