ELTON JOHN on ROYAL???

[winncruiser]

Is there an Elton John impersonator/show currently on The Royal Princess?

 

HOPE SO!

[MTJSR]

Is there an Elton John impersonator/show currently on The Royal Princess?

 

HOPE SO!

 

That would be fun (if he was good) but it sure sounds more like Carnival or even Royal Caribbean.

 

I think Princess would lean more towards someone impersonating a Lounge Singer.;)

Edited February 14, 2014 by MTJSR

[IAMGPW]

I just got off the Royal. I didn't get to see him, but apparently he plays the piano and sings just like him. Everyone was talking about him

[Coral]

HAL often has someone who performs often for them named Joel Mason who is fabulous.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Coral

[Mom33]

That would be fun (if he was good) but it sure sounds more like Carnival or even Royal Caribbean.

 

I think Princess would lean more towards someone impersonating a Lounge Singer.;)

 

Then you would be wrong.:D Besides an Elton John impersonator, they have hired The BeatleManiacs, an excellent show and a real crowd pleaser, and a Jersey Boys group.

[satxdiver]

We loved the Beatles impersonation and would love to see it again. If there is an Elton John impersonator on board Royal when we board the ship in two days, I will be there for the performance(s). We always spend a lot of time listening to the piano player if he is good - last ship the piano player was terrible but another cruise line!

[NewPennCruiser]

His name is Dwight Blake and he is a great singer. He often performed in Crooners, the Piazza, etc. (those shows were not necessarily Elton John music) One night he did his "Elton John with a Tan" show in the Vista Lounge backed by the Royal Showband. It was a great show and yes it featured Elton John music along with costumes and outrageous glasses. Dave

[Sandy Sails]

HAL often has someone who performs often for them named Joel Mason who is fabulous.

 

Saw Joel Mason on the Westerdam many years ago - he's SO good!

[GottaLuvCruising]

Then you would be wrong.:D Besides an Elton John impersonator, they have hired The BeatleManiacs, an excellent show and a real crowd pleaser, and a Jersey Boys group.

 

Awesome! Hope those options are on board in April!

[tothemall&beyond]

I just got off the Royal. I didn't get to see him, but apparently he plays the piano and sings just like him. Everyone was talking about him

 

Besides the Elton impersonator, there is a Crooner's performer who does a great Elton. We were with him on the Greek Isles cruise on the Ruby in October. His name is Tommy McPhee, and he is really fun. Does lots of dead-on impersonations, but Elton is one of his faves.

 

BTW, Princess does have several mainstage tribute shows including Beatlemaniacs, Mercury Rising (Freddy Mercury) and Jersey Boys.

Edited February 14, 2014 by tothemall&beyond

[riclop]

Sounds like some good shows.

[Coral]

Saw Joel Mason on the Westerdam many years ago - he's SO good!

 

He is the best cruise ship entertainer I have seen. When someone mentioned someone on Princess, I was hoping it was him!

[Forester Gump]

I've been on 3 cruises with Joel Mason. A few years ago, he was doing a tour called "Dueling Pianos" with a Billy Joel impersonator. But, Joel has settled back in Las Vegas. But, I hear he's going back to sea, now that his daughter is older. He was on HAL last year for a few cruises.

[bdjam]

So when Princess brings on this high end entertainment, do they limit their show time to 30 minutes?

[kendon]

Then you would be wrong.:D Besides an Elton John impersonator, they have hired The BeatleManiacs, an excellent show and a real crowd pleaser, and a Jersey Boys group.

 

Yes, he was introduced as Elton John with a tan...a black Elton John who is excellent.

 

BTW, the Beatle Maniacs are NOT to be missed!!!