#FBF Gallery: 'Creep' — The Lost Photos

Beautiful Johnny performing ‘Creep’ in Sun Valley, Idaho. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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So personally I have been on mega-maximum stress overdrive since oh I don’t know around January 20 of this year, with not much room in the daily schedule for anything remotely resembling relaxation since every spare moment not spent working is committed to protesting everything everywhere in every possible way . . .

Johnny Weir: Agape Fantasy

Beautiful Johnny warming up before his final performance of ‘Creep’ at the University of Delaware. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Today we offer a quiet escape from the inelegant cacophony of the world: an oasis of simple black and white, steel and ice, speed and power and grace moving effortlessly over frozen water in the uniquely mesmerizing beauty that is Johnny at rehearsal.

The (Un)Glamorous World of Figure Skating Show Rehearsals

Johnny at rehearsal in Sun Valley before that evening’s performance. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Our Sun Valley coverage continues with another glimpse of the skating world beyond the dazzling three or four minutes that we see Johnny on the ice in a show.

Before that moment ever happens, there is endless rehearsal time, alone and with other cast members of whatever show he’s starring in. It’s humbling to see how hard all these skaters work to entertain the rest of us, and how much they love what they do.

And thanks to Johnny’s unbridled spirit and sense of humor, a lot of that rehearsal time is also pretty dazzling.

Sun-Drenched Johnny in Sun Valley

Johnny at rehearsal, Sun Valley, Idaho, August 2014.
Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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"To Stand in a Ray of Sunlight"

Sun-drenched Johnny at rehearsal in Sun Valley.

Please click twice for beautiful full-size image.

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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25+ new all-exclusive photos 
from Sun Valley below!!

Plus: NEW exclusive video!
And still more to come!

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Get your tickets ASAP!! Johnny will be performing

in An Evening With Champions, hosted 

at Harvard University’s Bright Hockey Center 

in Boston, MA, September 19 and 20! 

This annual charity show is a fundraiser for 

the Jimmy Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Yes, VIP tickets are available, which include 

admission to a meet-n-greet with the skaters. 

East Coast fans: don’t miss this one! 

Show and ticket info here.

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Premiering in October!! 
Johnny stars in To Russia With Love, 
a new documentary about LGBT athletes, 
portions of which were filmed in secret during his time 
in Sochi as an NBC figure skating commentator. 
He also is an executive producer for the film, 
a project of Robert Redford’s Sundance Productions.

More info here and on the EPIX website.

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UPDATE!! 
Just announced!

Via Johnny’s Instagram: 

“I’m so excited to be a part of @plushenkoofficial presentation and world tour of ‘Snow King’! 
It’s the first day and already so special. 
#Repost from @rudkovskayaofficial 
@ Ice Arena UTC ‘Navagorsk’”

This is AMAZING. 

Please watch for more details coming soon!

Via Yana Rudkovskaya’s Instagram: 

“Работают ребята.... Создаем шедевральную сказку для всей семьи.. 

Work guys .... Create a masterpiece tale for the whole family .. 

@johnnygweir @plushenkoofficial @irina_sluslu 

#thesnowkingbyplushenko”

Video clip from the photo shoot in Moscow!! 

Via photographer Vladimir Shirokov.

UPDATE!! One more look at the cast, 

via @galapurga.

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Dear Johnny, 

we believe in you, 

we support you, and 
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often 

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Yes, apparently Johnny’s in Russia! And he seems really happy about that, and I’m so happy for him to be somewhere that speaks so deeply to his soul and offers him joy and respite.