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20 Years of Stars on Ice: 2004



The theme of the 2003-04 show was "TIME," from the opening "Sunrise" number, through the "TGIF" act I closer, the "Work 'n Time" act II opener, the "Timely Advice" ensemble, and the "TIME" finale. Even the transitions between programs closely integrated the TIME theme. In the "Timing is Everything" transition with the guest star, David Pelletier opened an umbrella over their heads just in time to avoid a gush of water from above. In "Metronome" and "Hands of Time", Todd Eldredge, Kyoko Ina, Jenni Meno, and Yuka Sato portrayed those respective indicators of the passage of time. "Time for an Olympic Champion", "Jailbird", "4x2=8" all played with these notions of time. "Out of Time" was a cute way to integrate the guest star into the show, with the guest star (Kurt in his stops) coming out for his second solo, only to find out that the show was out of time and he couldn't perform. In Canada, Kurt permanently took over the transitions that had gone to the guest stars in the US, even adding a "Take Two" transition where Kurt comes out only to discover *again* that they don't have time for his performance.

Kurt's solos in 2003-04 in the US came out of his Gotta Skate show with Michael Buble - his fast-moving swing number "Ding Dong Daddy" and Michael Buble's smoother "Moondance." In Canada, he replaced "Moondance" with the sentimental "Time in a Bottle," a gorgeous program dedicated to his mother, who he said always had the ability to capture moments in time and make sure he enjoyed them, even in the midst of his busiest moments.

US Tour:

Cast:
  • Alexei Yagudin
  • Todd Eldredge
  • Yuka Sato
  • Jamie Sale & David Pelletier
  • Elena Berezhnaya & Anton Sikharulidze
  • Kyoko Ina & John Zimmerman
  • Jenni Meno & Todd Sand

    Special guests:
  • Kurt Browning (19 cities)
  • Scott Hamilton (19 cities)
  • Paul Wylie (22 cities)
  • Oksana Baiul (28 cities)
  • Ekaterina Gordeeva (22 cities)
  • Kristi Yamaguchi (10 cities)
2003-2004 Tour Program

Kurt Programs & Group Numbers
(Kurt was not in the US broadcast)
  • Timing is Everything transition (w/ David Pelletier)
  • Moondance
  • Out of Time transition
  • Ding Dong Daddy
  • Finale: Time (87MB, wmv)
What they said then... Articles: Reviews: Photos:
Canadian tour:

Cast:
  • Kurt Browning
  • Alexei Yagudin
  • Todd Eldredge
  • Jennifer Robinson
  • Jamie Sale & David Pelletier
  • Elena Berezhnaya & Anton Sikharulidze
  • Isabelle Brasseur & Lloyd Eisler
2004 CSOI Tour Program

Kurt Programs & Group Numbers/Video Downloads:
Please right-click and download, do not play directly off my site What they said then...

Articles: Reviews: Photos:
Yuka Sato speaks...

Boy 20 years is a long time! There are so many great moments that Kurt and I have shared but the one that stuck out the most is the day he came on the ice and performed straight from a taxi cab. Kurt got stuck in Toronto in a snow storm and wasn't able to return to the show in time. He missed the first half and made it for his second number. He skated after me. Well.. I didn't see him when I got on the ice but Ta Da! He showed up! After 20 years he is still Amazing. I am so honored to have shared the ice with him. Congratulations, Kurt!

The fans speak...

Favorite Memory of Kurt.. That is easy.. he was participating in a skating championship for Professionals in Vancouver.. and after the show my best friend and I waited and met Kurt, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier.. As we were waiting to meet Kurt, he saw that I was phoning my Mum and he grabbed my phone and asked my Mum if he could come home and eat Kraft Dinner.. That is my favorite Kurt story..
- Melissa Wyckham

I have a beautiful memory of SOI Kurt skating to "Time in a bottle", it brought tears to my eyes. Maybe it was one of his specials but I've been to every SOI since it started and Kurt is missed...still one of the most creative and talented skater ever. I would to take one lesson from him before I can't anymore!
- Lala Van Camp





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