Olympic champion Alysa Liu and other star skaters, including medalists Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, will perform in Seattle on May 23 at Climate Pledge Arena as part of the Stars on Ice tour. Liu, who at 20 became the first American since 2006 to win an individual Olympic medal and the first U.S. ladies' champion in figure skating since 2002, draws attention not only for her athletic achievements but also for her inspiring story.
Liu rose to prominence after deciding to take a temporary break from the sport at 16 and then making a triumphant return on her own terms, sparking wide discussion about mental health and self-determination in professional sports. The skater herself hopes her experience will help raise awareness about these important issues. Tickets for the show start at $29; meet-and-greet opportunities with performers are also available, and the tour includes stops in Spokane, Wenatchee and Portland in addition to Seattle.
Based on: Alysa Liu, other figure skating Olympians to perform in Seattle - The Seattle Times