The maiden voyage of a cruise ship starring a boatload of musical theater stars — like Tony Award-winners Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Lena Hall — will set sail next spring.
The Broadway Cruise — heading roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda, from March 31-April 5, 2023 — will also feature Tony-nominees Joshua Henry, Taylor Louderman and Jeremy Jordan, as well as Broadway favorites Randy Rainbow and Sierra Boggess.
Producers promise “intimate and grand scale shows and cabarets from Broadway’s coolest talent” as well as “tips and techniques from some of the best and brightest creative talent working today.”
Tony-nominated scenic designer David Korins will discuss his creative process when designing settings for the stage and Tony-nominated choreographer Kelly Devine will discuss the art of the dance. Chris Jahnke will serve as music director.
The cruise will borrow the Norwegian Gem, which accommodates 2,000 people. Cabin prices begin at $1,165 per person. The trip was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cruise ships were an early source of outbreaks at the start of the pandemic. The CDC issued a no-sail order in March 2020, prompting a standstill that ended in June 2021 as cruise ships began to leave U.S. ports with new health and safety requirements.
All guests 12 and over — and all artists and crew — aboard The Broadway Cruise are required to be fully vaccinated and present proof of vaccination to board.
Broadway stars will be performing at three different stages throughout the ship- Stardust Theater, Pool Deck and Spinnaker Lounge.
The dazzling Stardust Theater is the most captivating venue to see the Broadway Cruise stars perform! With its stadium seating, the site lines are perfect and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Stardust Theater is the largest indoor venue on the ship, but still maintains the intimacy that makes each show special.
The Pool Deck is the largest venue on board with the main Pool Deck stage hosting the biggest performances and panels of the cruise! One can soak in the sun and the entertainment while lounging in a deck chair, in the pool, or even in one of the hot tubs!
Cabaret-style Spinnaker Lounge provides a great space for performances and fun activities. The stage and seating arrangement allows for guests to get up-close-and-personal or lounge a few rows back during the captivating shows. It has lots of cozy banquette seats that help make it easy to make new friends all while you take in the breathtaking view of the ocean from “The Spinny’s” large windows.
Exclusive Curated Programming
All guests will have access to a variety of performances ranging from well-known classics to never-before-seen programs featuring the best and brightest Broadway stars! Soak up the sun during the day while watching shows on the main Pool Deck stage and then enjoy vibrant nightly shows in our dazzling theater each night. Broadway will be around every corner during this magical adventure on the high seas!
Shining star and Tony Award winner (plus five-time Tony nominee) Laura Benanti will take the main stage for two unique hour-long shows. Laura will take guests through a journey of songs and stories!
Vocal powerhouse and Tony award winning Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth will take the main Pool Deck stage while docked in Bermuda, bringing her signature soprano sound aboard for a 90-minute solo performance followed by an exclusive Q&A open to all guests!
Randy Rainbow, three-time Emmy nominee and sensational star of musical parodies, will delight Broadway fans as they sail across the high seas singing along to his cabaret of musical montages.
Sierra Boggess will have Solo + Duet shows while cruisers will be able to enjoy show tunes & more With Joshua Henry as well.
Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall will perform multiple times! The actor-singer extraordinaire will perform one solo show and be featured in our Broadway Cruise-exclusive “Rockstar Composer” collaboration show.
Multi-talented Grammy winner and Tony award nominee Jeremy Jordan is sure to bring energy and excitement to his shows aboard The Broadway Cruise! Guests will have two opportunities to see Jeremy perform during his solo show and group performance.
Guests will be treated to twice the Taylor Louderman fun as Tony Award nominee and resident Queen Bee of Broadway as the recent star of Mean Girls performs two times during the cruise. Catch the star of NBC’s Keenan during her hour-long solo show along with a group performance with a variety of other onboard talent.
Broadway stars will also share unique insight into their vast knowledge of theater life during an array of panels, exclusive interviews, and interactive activities.
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