Cast of Holiday Dreams on Ice with the young skaters in the show. Photo courtesy of Michele Mansoor.

SkatingMagazineBlog.com: Old and new friends nearly 7,000 miles apart gathered in Philadelphia the night before Christmas Eve to watch Johnny Weir headline the second annual Holiday Dreams on Ice, held at University of Pennsylvania’s Class of 1923 Arena.

The three-time U.S. champion and his parents, Patti and John, welcomed more than 60 well wishers from his hometown of Lancaster, PA, who bused into town especially for the show. The Pennsylvanians met 20 of Weir’s Japanese fans visiting from Tokyo for a long holiday weekend in New York and Philadelphia, capped by front-row seats for the performances and a post-event party.

“I’m excited about this show; they literally ran out of printed tickets,” Weir said. “It’s my first time performing in Pennsylvania, my home state, in forever. I’m thrilled so many old friends are here.”

Weir gained standing ovations for an outrageous routine to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” and his traditional holiday number “Ave Maria,” highlighted by special designs from Vincent DiGiorgio’s Digital Lighting, who created the Christmas lights for the White House this season.

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus kicked off the evening with a singing of “Sleigh Ride.”  More than 100 young local skaters hit the ice to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Former Israeli champion Tamar Katz, a student at Penn, skated to Adele’s “Someone Like You,” while 2010 U.S. silver medalist Brandon Mroz offered up two numbers: “Mack the Knife” and “Greased Lightning.”

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Official M∙A∙C Cosmetics YouTube channel: Glam! Glitter! Ice! See our M∙A∙C muse Johnny Weir in action. The Olympic skater, author, designer, movie & TV star, and all-around mega-talent stars in an exclusive video for M∙A∙C.

To purchase products from M∙A∙C’s Glitter and Ice Holiday Collection featuring Johnny Weir, please visit the M∙A∙C retailer near you, or order online from M∙A∙C.

Johnny Weir is the face of the new "Glitter and Ice" holiday collection from M∙A∙C Cosmetics. The collection will debut in 86 countries, with a special kickoff appearance by Johnny in Orlando, FL, on October 22. Photo courtesy M∙A∙C Cosmetics.

NewNowNext.com: Johnny Weir is the face of MAC’s 2011 holiday line, conveniently titled “Glitter and Ice,” and the skater’s ads have just been released. And Johnny, it must be noted, is looking pretty good.

The names of the collection’s colors also reflect Johnny’s skating, including: Going for Gold, Double Spin and Fresh Ice. Then there are some that just reflect the man himself, such as Unconditionally Fabulous.

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For more information about Johnny’s appearance on October 22 at Millenia Mall in Orlando, please visit Johnny’s website or click here.

Fireworks Sports Marketing announced today that general admission tickets are now on sale for “Holiday Dreams on Ice” starring Johnny Weir! General admission seats are $60 for the December 23 show at the UPenn Class of ’23 Ice Arena in Philadelphia.

A limited number of VIP tickets also are available which offer front-row, on-ice seating and access to the post-show VIP Party. The VIP party includes one drink ticket (cash bar thereafter) and hors d’ oeuvres, plus a meet-n-greet with the show’s skaters where attendees will have the opportunity to take pictures and get autographs.

Be sure to “like” Holiday Dreams On Ice’s Facebook page for all the latest show news and upcoming special promotions!

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Holiday Dreams on Ice website.