Got me Thinking!!

[H82seaUgo]

Ok so let me ask you about this? I definitely think this is a very needed change...someone just posted it and I think it pertains to changes we are speaking of here in this thread..What do you all think?

 

 

Carnival to Debut Electrifying ‘Playlist Productions’ Entertainment Concept on Breeze

Not sure if this was posted..more details about the 4 new show..plus they are planning to add a dozen more at some point. They will also offer daytime shows.

 

http://carnival-news.com/2011/10/26/...rnival-breeze/

 

At a press conference in New York earlier this month, Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled an exciting new entertainment concept called “Playlist Productions” — a dramatic retooling of the line’s legendary revues that combine captivating live performances with high-tech LED staging and special effects that set a new standard in seagoing productions.

 

Developed by top talent in the entertainment industry, Playlist Productions are music-driven revues featuring a diversity of musical styles, genres and eras and are designed to appeal to a broad cross-section of guests.

Part of the Fun Ship 2.0 initiative, Playlist Productions will debut on the Carnival Breeze when it enters service in June 2012 and will be rolled out to other ships in the fleet over the next few years.

Playlist Productions’ towering LED screens on Carnival Breeze will be used to blend video, still photography and dazzling special effects with live on-stage action to deliver unforgettable performances of high-energy musical entertainment. Actors, dancers and singers will interact with automated movements of the screens, stage, lifts and scenic elements to create a constantly changing environment.

 

Initially, four Playlist Productions are planned, each exploring a different musical genre. “Divas” is a captivating mix of music, fashion, and dance and features such popular “one-name” female artists as Barbra, Beyonce, Celine, Cher, Madonna and Whitney. “Latin Nights” brings the passionate Latin culture to life through the fusion music of Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Santana and Shakira. “Motor City” celebrates the R&B Motown sound of the 1960s and ‘70s, with hits from the Commodores, Lionel Richie, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Stevie Wonder. “The Brits!” is a colorful musical tribute to the British invasion featuring a stunning mix of live action and animation and songs by The Beatles, The Who, Herman’s Hermits and Elton John.

 

Carnival is working with big-name talent to create the Playlist Productions and to maximize the effects of the LED technology. Creative Director Peter Flynn of New York has an impressive resume of Broadway Performances and is artistic director of the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, N.Y. Creative Director Paul Robert of the United Kingdom brings extensive experience in music videos and television. Los Angeles-based Robb Wagner has joined the team as director/creator of the multimedia segments and some of his many credits include Michael Jackson’s “This is It” Tour, the MTV Video Music Awards, Academy Awards and Disney’s “High School Musical” Concert Tour.

 

Playlist Productions will be about 30 minutes in length and will be offered more frequently and on multiple days compared to Carnival’s current revues. Typically, three shows will be featured on show nights — two performances of one show and one of another. A variety of performance times, including matinees, will be offered, providing guests with greater flexibility in their entertainment options.

 

Once under way, Carnival plans to create more than a dozen different Playlist Productions shows, providing an exciting new complement to the line’s already impressive entertainment lineup.

 

Playlist Productions will debut on the line’s newest “Fun Ship” Carnival Breeze, when the 3,690-guest ship begins a summer schedule of Mediterranean cruises June 3, 2012.

 

Playlist Productions is part of Fun Ship 2.0, a multi-year initiative valued at more than $500 million that will completely transform the Carnival guest experience and is the largest and most ambitious project the company has ever undertaken.

 

so, they're putting back the production shows they cut back.

 

big whoop.

 

so in addition to burgers replacing burgers, and bars replacing bars, they are reinstating the entertainment.

 

when are we going to see new exciting ships? funshi* 3.0?

[halos]

If you think they are offering you diner food and thats meaningful to you, then don't cruise them.;) It's a buyers market.

 

I have two upcoming CCL cruises to check out the situation and will decide from there. I have said numerous times that the lack of live music and entertainment is what conserns me the most. Meatloaf was just another of the things that made me :rolleyes:

 

...and like I said before, I find it ironic that people had a lot to say when HAL put meatloaf on the menu...funny how now, they suddenly think that it's an awesome idea.

[peepaw]

I don't see much of a change, really just replacing two bars with two bars and putting in burgers. The DJ is just in the trend to cut back. Look in the casino. They are replacing dealers with automated tables at black jack and poker has never had dealers that I know about. I feel that they are hoping for a younger market and thats ok. but I hope the younger set has the disposable income to keep them afloat. :rolleyes: DW and I are sailing January, maybe we will see some of the changes. If we don'tlike them we will look elsewhere for a cruise. I am sure Carnival will lose no sleep over this. Business is business, everybody is in it to make money. Just my bellybutton.....I mean opinion.:)

[jimbo5544]

I have two upcoming CCL cruises to check out the situation and will decide from there. I have said numerous times that the lack of live music and entertainment is what conserns me the most. Meatloaf was just another of the things that made me :rolleyes:

 

...and like I said before, I find it ironic that people had a lot to say when HAL put meatloaf on the menu...funny how now, they suddenly think that it's an awesome idea.

Not me,I hate meatloaf..... I was just saying that if the menu bothers you, then the ultimate solution is to look elsewhere. :)

[jimbo5544]

is it possible they are still in inventory at the ta level?

I was looking as a TA

[swimmom32]

Our cruise for Nov 19th the OS are all sold out I had a question today regarding price drop and upgrade and well there is 1 interior cabin left and I called my friend who is a TA and she said they are actually all sold out!!

 

apparently Mikey Arison was on the Liberty for this 7 day cruise and he was very happy :) lol

 

I think its all good now I wonder if Carnival would ever build a ship like the Oasis but then they would have to charge more money of course...

[jimbo5544]

Our cruise for Nov 19th the OS are all sold out I had a question today regarding price drop and upgrade and well there is 1 interior cabin left and I called my friend who is a TA and she said they are actually all sold out!!

 

apparently Mikey Arison was on the Liberty for this 7 day cruise and he was very happy :) lol

 

I think its all good now I wonder if Carnival would ever build a ship like the Oasis but then they would have to charge more money of course...

Suites (despite what others allude to here) are selling just fine.

 

Doubt you will ever see CCL build a ship that large. Most here would probably perfer they go smaller not larger. I have to admit, there is a certain draw to the Oasis class.

[swimmom32]

I agree with you on the Oasis Class....my friends were on the Oasis and the Allure although they thought the ships were beautiful they also thought it was just an OK cruise....Certainly will never be bored they said :)

[jimbo5544]

I agree with you on the Oasis Class....my friends were on the Oasis and the Allure although they thought the ships were beautiful they also thought it was just an OK cruise....Certainly will never be bored they said :)

Our daughter went and when they came back her first comment was bigger is not always better. They really enjoy Royal and said it was really nice but not the best cruise they had been on. To each their own;)