Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) declares “Beetlejuice” The Musical because the headline manufacturing aboard its latest groundbreaking ship, Norwegian Viva, together with the ship’s full lineup of onboard leisure choices debuting August 2023.
Marking the primary time the Tony Award-nominated musical can be carried out at sea, the 90-minute Broadway adaptation of Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 movie narrates the story of the Deetz household as they try to transform an uproariously haunted home. The musical’s paranormal antics can be heightened by NCL’s three-story multi-purpose Viva Theatre & Club and its immersive particular results and cutting-edge lighting and audio.
The elaborate “Beetlejuice” manufacturing will allure and captivate visitors as performers dance and sing alongside to indicate tune classics, together with “Day-O,” and “Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora),” whereas additionally revelling within the nostalgia from the popular culture basic movie. Michelle D’Amico, who was a solid member of the Broadway manufacturing of “Beetlejuice” will be part of Norwegian Viva taking part in the position of “Lydia” for the first-at-sea rendition.
Norwegian Cruise Line is understood for its unwavering dedication to bringing world-class productions to the excessive seas, having beforehand debuted reveals together with “Six,” “Jersey Boys,” “Footloose” and extra throughout its present 18-ship fleet. This announcement additionally comes on the heels of the wildly widespread debut of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” aboard Norwegian Prima, which featured a show-stopping efficiency from “American Idol” season two finalist Kimberley Locke throughout its 2022 inaugural season.
Norwegian Viva can even provide a reside sport present expertise with the cruise {industry}’s first “Press Your Luck LIVE” at-sea. The immersive expertise invitations the viewers to be a part of the basic present and win unbelievable grand prizes.
The palatial Viva Theatre & Club options subtle particular results, a multi-story video wall, a show-stopping chandelier and VIP lounge seating, making it the perfect venue for Vegas-style evening membership occasions, equivalent to “Ocean Music Fest,” the last word jam session the place a number of musicians merge their abilities on one stage for a world-class immersive live performance.
Norwegian Viva can even function returning visitor favourites, together with “Improv @ Sea” Comedy Club; “Syd Norman’s Pour House,” which options rock-and-roll tributes to Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, and different legendary artists of the Classic Rock style; and extra.
Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels within the Cruise Line’s extremely anticipated Prima Class, the Brand’s first new class of ships in almost ten years. The elevated choices of the Prima Class prioritise visitor expertise and lift the bar on cruising by world-class delicacies, the Brand’s most spacious design but, and stellar onboard actions, together with the Viva Speedway—the three-level racetrack.
Boasting 9 new eating and beverage choices, you’ll be able to pattern cuisines from world wide by visiting Indulge Food Hall, the upscale meals market exhibiting 11 distinctive eateries, or benefit from the elevated menus at Hudson’s, the complimentary restaurant overlooking 270 levels of ocean views.
Norwegian Viva additionally options the quickest slides at sea, The Drop and Rush, and NCL’s industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar with Metropolitan Bar.
Debuting in August 2023, Norwegian Viva will sail a collection of bucket-list-worthy Greek Isles and Mediterranean voyages by November earlier than homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in December for a season of Caribbean itineraries.