Ice Capades

Ice Capades Inc.
Trade name	Ice Capades; Dorothy Hamill's Ice Capades (1993–1996);
Formerly	Ice Capades (1940–1991); Dorothy Hamill International (1993–1995);
Founded	February 1940 in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Founders	Arena Managers Association
Defunct	August 15, 1997
Fate	closed down
Key people	John H. Harris; (founder & president 1940–1964); Dorothy Hamill; (president 1993–1995);
Parent	Arena Managers Association (1940–1964); Metromedia (1964–1986); International Broadcasting Corporation (1986–1993); Dorothy Hamill International (1993–95); International Family Entertainment, Inc. (1995–1995); Del Wilber & Associates (1996–1997);
Divisions	The East Company (1940–1997); Ice Cycles (1946–1956); West Company; Continental Company;

The Ice Capades were traveling entertainment shows featuring theatrical ice skating performances. Shows often featured former Olympic and US National Champion figure skaters who had retired from formal competition. Started in 1940, the Ice Capades grew rapidly and prospered for 50 years. A decline in popularity ensued in the 1980s, and the show went out of business around 1995. There have been several attempts to revive the show and its name.

Similar traditional ice-skating entertainment shows included the Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice.

Trade name	Ice Capades Dorothy Hamill's Ice Capades (1993–1996)
Formerly	Ice Capades (1940–1991) Dorothy Hamill International (1993–1995)
Founded	February 1940; 84 years ago (1940-02) in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Founders	Arena Managers Association
Defunct	August 15, 1997; 27 years ago (1997-08-15)
Fate	closed down
Key people	John H. Harris (founder & president 1940–1964) Dorothy Hamill (president 1993–1995)
Parent	Arena Managers Association (1940–1964) Metromedia (1964–1986) International Broadcasting Corporation (1986–1993) Dorothy Hamill International (1993–95) International Family Entertainment, Inc. (1995–1995) Del Wilber & Associates (1996–1997)
Divisions	The East Company (1940–1997) Ice Cycles (1946–1956) West Company Continental Company