Amazing entertainment on Norwegian Getaway featuring
Two Broadway Shows and More
NEW YORK – Norwegian
Cruise Line continued its legacy of innovating cruise ship
entertainment as it announced that the seven-time Tony Award nominated
musical LEGALLY BLONDE will be featured on Norwegian Getaway, along with an additional Broadway show: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and
an all-new stand-up comedy program in partnership with Levity
Entertainment Group, the largest producer of comedians in the world.
The line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment
acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including Howl at the Moon
at Headliners Comedy Club. These exciting entertainment experiences are
in addition to Norwegian Getaway’s Illusionarium and Grammy Experience,
as previously announced.
“Norwegian has truly raised the bar when it comes to entertainment at
sea and that is why it was extremely important to me that Norwegian
Getaway feature high caliber entertainment that will continue to exceed
our guest’s expectations,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s
chief executive officer. “With LEGALLY BLONDE performing in the Getaway Theater, along with BURN THE FLOOR, world-class comedy by THE LEVITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, magic in the previously announced ILLUSIONARIUM, THE GRAMMY EXPERIENCE, and
all of the other entertainment offerings, we continue our commitment on
Norwegian Getaway to offer guests the best entertainment experience
possible.”
LEGALLY BLONDE tells
the story of Elle Woods who, after being dumped by her boyfriend,
follows him to Harvard Law School to win him back. With the help of some
new-found friends, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart.
The
show opened on Broadway at the Palace Theater on April 29, 2007 and
closed in 2008 after playing 595 performances. The show was also one of
London’s most popular West End shows, where it played at the Savoy
Theatre and won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including one for “Best
New Musical.”
In addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, LEGALLY BLONDE is a global success and is currently touring in Australia.
Offering shows in both the Getaway Theater and more intimate performances, dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will dazzle guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.
Beginning with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social history of the Ballroom dance art form, BURN THE FLOOR
is a groundbreaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy
and excitement for today’s generation of dancers. It is Ballroom
“supercharged.”
During the course of the show, the dancers perform all the Ballroom and Latin styles, including The Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep,
Mambo, Tango, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble. The music is eclectic,
from Swing and Waltz classics to J-Lo and Credence Clearwater. Two
vocalists perform in many languages during the show, including English,
Spanish and Portuguese.
The
show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the US for the first time
in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After touring
around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan, Singapore
and Australia, BURN THE FLOOR premiered on Broadway in 2009.
Originally intended to be a limited run, the show opened to rave
reviews in New York and extended its original run into January 2010,
performing 193 shows. Already staged in more than 300 cities globally, BURN THE FLOOR is
currently in the midst of its World Tour of the Broadway Production
with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong,
Korea and Japan, and will return to the US later this year before joining Norwegian Getaway in 2014.
Norwegian
Getaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues
throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of
entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a
broad audience.
LEVITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP COMEDY AND HOWL AT THE MOON IN HEADLINERS
The world’s greatest rock n’ roll dueling piano show, Howl at the Moon,
which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Breakaway,
will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian Getaway. This
total entertainment experience features talented piano players who not
only entertain the guests; they make the guests part of the show. The
fun is centered around two baby grand pianos and a full out rock show
with Howl’s entertainers playing the best music from 70’s rock to
hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl at the Moon, with multiple
locations across the United States, encourages people to channel their
inner rock star, so guests should get ready to clap, sing, dance and
howl.
Currently
being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be
146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship
represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to “get away” from the
routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at
sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for
worldwide.
To
date, the company has revealed the ship’s groundbreaking design,
including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and
outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that create a whole new complex
at sea and enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. Celebrity Chef
and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also open three dining
concepts on Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean
Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar, that were recently launched on
Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway’s New York -based sister ship.
Norwegian Getaway will also be the first to have the GRAMMY® Experience at sea which will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum®
along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among
others. The ship will also feature an all-new dining and entertainment
experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The
Illusionarium will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic,
inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class
magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, every Norwegian
Getaway sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show in Spice H20.
The
4,000 passenger ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options,
including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of
the ship in an
exclusive,
private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout
the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo
travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and
Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites
and
Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway’s sister
ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home
port of New York City in May 2013.
Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern
Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau,
Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway’s accommodations and
itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel
professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today’s announcement on Norwegian’s Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of
breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the
introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by
giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites
guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle
Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed,
resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary
ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise
Line” by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
The
Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the
4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New
York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport
year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May
12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway’s features include hull art by legendary
artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Carlos Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the
TLC series “Cake Boss,” and fitness classes and a retrospective display
from the ship’s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment
lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and
Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian
Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest
ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean
voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger
“Breakaway Plus” vessel on order for delivery in the fall of 2015, with
the option for a second ship.
The
Company’s largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been
named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly two
years in a row and “Best Ship for Sea Days” by Cruise Critic.
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends
in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is
an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
About Levity Entertainment Group
Levity
Entertainment Group is a vertically integrated media company with
multiple platforms of content creation and distribution. Levity
represents over 75 artists, writers, and lifestyle personalities,
produces television specials and series for broadcast and cable
networks, manages the online strategies for over 125 comedy properties
and performers, and owns a portfolio of comedy clubs nationwide,
including Improv and Levity Live Comedy Clubs.
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