Disney on Ice will return to Pinnacle Bank Arena for eight shows spread over four days in early June.
“Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party,†set for June 3-6, will be the first major entertainment event at the arena since March 2020.
The arena has hosted high school and college sports and COVID-19 vaccination clinics that brought thousands of people through its doors. But no concerts since DaBaby’s March 11, 2020, show and no family entertainment.
“This is the first show of any kind to come back,†said arena general manager Tom Lorenz. “It should help families transition back to seeing large events in a very safe environment.â€
Even though the Lincoln-Lancaster County directed health measure would allow 75% capacity at the shows, Disney on Ice is presenting its shows under more restrictive Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
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“The seating capacity is not an issue,†Lorenz said. “The actual seats are very socially distanced. Disney on Ice conforms to all the CDC requirements. That means a full 6-foot distance between each pod of seats.â€
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The socially distanced seating is the primary reason why Disney on Ice is presenting eight shows, more than any of its previous engagements at Pershing Center and the arena.
“Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party†is a different show than the Disney on Ice production “Dream Big†that played Omaha’s CHI Center in March.
“Mickey’s Search Party†revolves around a search for Tinkerbell and includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and stars from “Moana,†“Coco,†“Frozen,†“Toy Story,†“Aladdin,†“Beauty and the Beast†and “The Little Mermaid.â€
Tickets are $23 to $88 and go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at and by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets will not be sold at the arena ticket office, which is closed.
10 most memorable concerts at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Nov. 9, 2013: Pink
Nov. 9, 2013: Pink
What I said then: "She’s also a brilliant performer, who has assembled a fine five-piece band, two backing singers, eight dancers, striking staging that makes great use of the video screens and lights to deliver a show that makes those of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the rest of the pop crowd look like high school musicals. And no other performer that I know of does the aerials and acrobatics at anywhere Pink’s level."
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Nov. 23, 2013: Elton John
Nov. 23, 2013: Elton John
What I said then: “Elton John loves playing new buildings. On Saturday night, he made it to the Pinnacle Bank Arena, noting how happy he was to be playing there and delivering an incredible, exhilarating show that forged a connection between the legendary artist and the thousands who came to see him.â€
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July 14, 2014: Paul McCartney
July 14, 2014: Paul McCartney Ìý
What I said then: “There was a great rock 'n' roll show in Lincoln Monday night. It came from a legend, 50 years after he and his old band took over the world. That legend, of course, is Paul McCartney. The show was at a packed Pinnacle Bank Arena. None of the more than 12,000 people who were there are likely to ever forget it."
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Jan. 17, 2015: Fleetwood Mac
Jan. 17, 2015: Fleetwood Mac
What I said then: “Midway through Fleetwood Mac’s Pinnacle Bank Arena concert Saturday night, drummer Mick Fleetwood suddenly became ill. The truncated set ran just over 90 minutes. Prior to the abrupt ending, Fleetwood Mac had pumped out 14 songs, all familiar to the 14,000-plus that packed the arena Saturday — and sounded and looked good doing it.â€
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July 11, 2015: Neil Young
July 11, 2015: Neil Young
What I said then: “Unlike nearly all his contemporaries who are content to vacuum up the cash with greatest-hits shows, the 69-year-old Young continues to plow forward, playing new songs and deep catalog material. That had him on point — in fine, strong voice throughout, fully committed and locked in with the band in a sharply constructed set.â€
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March 26, 2016: Carrie Underwood
March 26, 2016: Carrie UnderwoodÌý
What I said then: “The 2005 'American Idol' winner is a great vocalist, with good range and striking control and the ability to sing the hell out of almost any song. … Underwood’s show ran nearly two hours long, included 22 songs from throughout her career, five dress changes and just enough talk to let her fully connect with the crowd."
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Aug. 18, 2017: Kendrick Lamar
Aug. 18, 2017: Kendrick Lamar
What I said then: "Lamar’s widely regarded as today’s greatest rapper. As Friday’s show, songs and performance demonstrated, there’s an argument to be made that he’s already the greatest of all time."
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Oct. 20, 2017: Garth Brooks
Oct. 20, 2017: Garth Brooks
What I said then: “Country music associations should either retire their entertainer of the year awards or name them after Garth Brooks. For no country performer, new or old, can hold a guitar, microphone or cowboy hat to the engaging, energetic Oklahoma superstar who kicked off a five-concert Pinnacle Bank Arena run with a joyous 2½-hour show Friday.â€
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March 24, 2018: Lorde
March 24, 2018: Lorde
What I said then: "Lorde delivered for nearly 90 minutes — as an artist, something she confessed midway through, saying, 'I’m not a real pop star.' … Nor was hers a standard pop show. That put the focus on Lorde, her emotive vocals and her distinctive electro-pop — all of which captivated the crowd, which appeared to be in the 6,000-to-7,000 range."
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Oct. 2, 2018: Odesza
Oct. 2, 2018: Odesza
What I said then: “The electronic music production duo’s show is a beautiful spectacle carried by always-moving music. … With its use of lights, a video-projection screen at the back of the stage and the choreographed movements and imagery of the performers, Odesza put on a show in the truest sense of the word.â€
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Five great opening acts
* 2014: Cyndi Lauper opening for Cher (May 30)
* 2015: Chris Stapleton opening for Eric Church (May 20); Alice Cooper opening for Motley Crue (Dec. 4)
* 2016: The Pretenders opening for Stevie Nicks (Dec. 5)
* 2018: Jamey Johnson opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd (Oct. 6)
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Reach the writer at 402-473-7244 or kwolgamott@journalstar.com . On Twitter @KentWolgamottÌýÌý
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