Longest-Running Ice Show Opens

"Ice Chips" traces its origins to 1911 when The Skating Club of Boston held its first ice carnival. The event was officially named "Ice Chips" in 1946 and is now recognized as the oldest continuously running club-produced ice show in the world. The show has a history of featuring world-class talent, and its revenues were instrumental in funding the Skating Club of Boston's rink construction in 1938. Over the decades, it has served as a model for other major ice shows like the Ice Follies and Ice Capades. A long list of legendary skaters have graced the "Ice Chips" ice, including Olympic champions Dick Button, Tenley Albright, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Evan Lysacek, and Nathan Chen. The show's cast typically includes over 480 skaters, from up-and-coming talent to seasoned professionals in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating. This year's production, "A World of Fantasy," continues the tradition of showcasing a mix of local and international stars. Headliners include Olympic Champion Alysa Liu, making her first U.S. appearance after the 2026 Winter Games, alongside Olympian and U.S. bronze medalist Max Naumov and European silver medalist Aleksandr Selevko. The Skating Club of Boston, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest skating clubs in the United States and a founding member of U.S. Figure Skating. Beyond "Ice Chips," the club has a significant role in the skating world, having hosted multiple World and U.S. Championships. For over 80 years, proceeds from "Ice Chips" have been donated to various charities, including Boston Children's Hospital and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This philanthropic aspect has been a long-standing tradition of the historic annual event.