Whats the allure of Rockefeller Rink?
JoJo Starbuck: Ever since my Mom first took me to skate at Rockefeller Rink as a little girl, it’s held a special magic for me! I skated here at age seven, when all I could really do was throw myself down into the splits and throw my arms up into the air. Ken and I skated here for fun during our competitive career whenever we passed through New York City — It was a rare treat to skate outdoors for two kids from California. As professionals, we often skated in the Christmas Tree lighting show when it was simple and sweet. There were stars like Lily Tomlin and Glenn Close hosting, fabulous choirs and David Rockefeller lighting the tree. After retiring from Ice Capades, we started a production company and produced quite a few skating shows here, often in concert with stage performances from Broadway’s brightest stars. We’ve seen many changes in the world since first skating there, but the joy and magic of skating in the heart of Manhattan has never faded! Also, my husband and I got marri
