Smucker’s Stars on Ice, America’s most theatrical figure skating tour and Emmy Award winning production, once again accelerates its artistry when its 19th consecutive U.S. touring season comes to the RBC Center in Raleigh on April 1.

Smucker’s Stars on Ice is co-headlined by a cast that incorporates seven Olympic gold medalists including reigning 2002 Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes (who makes her much anticipated debut with the production) and returning cast members: 2002 Olympic Champions Jamie Salé and David Pelletier, Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze, and Alexei Yagudin, along with two-time Olympic Champion Ekaterina Gordeeva, World Champion Todd Eldredge, World Bronze medalists Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman, and eight-time British National Champion Steven Cousins. World Pairs Champions Xue Shen and Hongbo Zhao will be appearing as special guest stars.

The J.M. Smucker Company continues to serve as title sponsor of Stars on Ice.

“We are proud to be the title sponsor of the world’s foremost skating tour, Smucker’s Stars on Ice,” said Smucker’s President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Richard Smucker. “Building upon the excitement generated by last year’s tour, this year’s theme, “Imagination,” combines the creative genius of Scott Hamilton with performances by world-class figure skating talent and remarkable special effects to provide a truly memorable theatrical experience.”

Not only do Smucker’s and Smucker’s Stars on Ice represent wholesome, family entertainment, but it acknowledges the literacy and education initiatives of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Now 144 years young, the organization has grown to serve over 4 million youth annually in 3400 Boys and Girls Clubs in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands plus domestic and international military bases. A portion of the proceeds from each tour ticket sold will be donated by Smucker’s Stars on Ice to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on April 1. Ticket prices range from $25 to $95 and are currently on sale at the RBC Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com. Phone charges can be made by calling 919-834-4000 and 910-223-2900 (Fayetteville).