What Kind of Headliner Show Have You Seen?

[LuCruise]

Been watching America's Got Talent, and so it got me thinking about the possible headliner show on our Allure cruise. I know they completely vary from cruise to cruise (as do the acts on AGT), so am wondering what kind of show have you seen while on board? How was it?

[TBone2K]

Headliners I have seen are usually singers or a magician/comedy/juggling act. We have really enjoyed most of them.

 

It seems to me the singing acts are usually older professionals, many of whom were part of a popular group in their younger days. For example, we've seen the guy who sung the "Happy Days" theme, the guy who used to play guitars and reeds for Foreigner, etc. The others are generally tribute bands... such as Almost Elton John, or Tribute (the Temptations).

 

All in all, very much Las Vegas style shows, which is what AGT seems to be looking for.

[killtheump]

By far MO5AIC has been our favorite.

 

http://www.mo5aic.com/videos/

[RCCLNYMETS41]

We have seen Jerry Lewis (yes of Martin & Lewis), Toni Tennile (Captain & Tennile), Ron Lucas (ventriloquist), The Flamingos, The Diamonds & several other of the doo wop groups (at least the memebers still performing under the name), Modi (comedian)

[Pumbaamd]

Jeff Tracta and Kenny James. Two outstanding shows!

Rick and Deirdra

[torpeedo]

We enjoyed seeing the Platters on the Radiance out of Tampa and also a group called Spectrum on the Freedom, kind of like the Temptations and they were fabulous. Standing room only! I wish RCI would have more name talent. I haven't seen anyone is at least 4 years and it seems like it's hit or miss.

Edited September 10, 2015 by torpeedo

[cruisePAC]

We have seen Jerry Lewis (yes of Martin & Lewis), Toni Tennile (Captain & Tennile), Ron Lucas (ventriloquist), The Flamingos, The Diamonds & several other of the doo wop groups (at least the memebers still performing under the name), Modi (comedian)

 

We saw Ron Lucas on our recent Adventure OTS Cruise. He was very good and very funny. I don't think I've ever heard my Dad laugh that hard/loud!

[Clarea]

We've seen three different versions of guys twirling their balls.:)

 

Loved Finis Henderson.

Edited September 10, 2015 by clarea

[bilyclub]

Haven't seen El Gaucho in awhile.

[LuCruise]

We've seen three different versions of guys twirling their balls.:)

 

Loved Finis Henderson.

 

Hmm...that sounds like one of the less interesting ones

[Merion_Mom]

Been watching America's Got Talent, and so it got me thinking about the possible headliner show on our Allure cruise. I know they completely vary from cruise to cruise (as do the acts on AGT), so am wondering what kind of show have you seen while on board? How was it?

 

It is interesting that you phrased your question that way.

 

I have seen several acts whose billing was "Winner of the _________________ (Reality Talent Show)"

[ronandannette]

The ones we saw on our recent Radiance cruise were great:

 

Las Vegas Tenors

Leo Ward (comedy/magic/illusion)

Lance Ringnald (former Olympic gymnast turned acrobat)

Beatlemania

[negc]

Bowser was on Jewel repo from San Diego to Vancouver earlier this year. Over the years we have seen many including Frankie Avalon, Herb Reed and the Platters,Joanne Worley from Laugh In, Robert Klein, Marty Allen etc. mostly entertainers who are in the twilight of their careers but who still put on a great show.

[killtheump]

We've seen three different versions of guys twirling their balls.:)

 

Loved Finis Henderson.

 

Thanks Bob I just had to clean my iPad from the coffee I just spit all over it.!;)

[SRQfireman]

My 2 favorite are Drew Thomas (on the Freedom/ one amazing magician) and Voices3 Las Vegas (anybody seen them lately?.....boy can they sing !)

[treborrv]

YES!!! Mo5aic was incredible - not just for the show on stage, but because the rest of the cruise they could be found hanging out at either the Schooner Bar or the Pub with the piano & guitar players singing along with them.

 

Coming in second, and this one is more because I really, really love 80s/90s music, was Slippery When Wet - a great Bon Jovi tribute band.

 

Ron Lucas was very funny, but the show was short.

 

Kenny James was a great singer but the show was a bit too sappy for my taste.

 

Beatlemania (?) or one of the other Beatles tribute bands were fun as well

Edited September 10, 2015 by treborrv
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[setsail]

Hands down, no one even close would be Charo

 

The next would be Abba

[lilyhammer]

I saw Donovan and Rebecca from AGT on our last cruise and they were amazing! We were wondering how they could do a 1h show of strength acts, but Donovan also sang while she danced and they had some videos while they changed/rested.

 

We also saw some quick change artists in the ice show, who might have also been on AGT. I don't know how they can change clothes so quickly, but it was really fast and impressive.

Edited September 11, 2015 by lilyhammer

[missymatt]

We saw Charo and she was the best!

 

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[Virtopia]

I saw Tony Tillman on my first cruise and he was definitely the best. My sister will randomly sing Bojangles.

[TheTruthCanHurt]

Been watching America's Got Talent, and so it got me thinking about the possible headliner show on our Allure cruise. I know they completely vary from cruise to cruise (as do the acts on AGT), so am wondering what kind of show have you seen while on board? How was it?

 

its all Americas got talent quality. cheesy branson missiouri sing song, get a banjo playing to the lowest common denominator type of shows. I avoid them at all costs. I'ts average at best. I think I would rather watch the "wash your hands channel" then go to one of the mediocre stage shows the path of talent goes from

1. start in arenas

2. go to theaters

3. go to smaller theaters

4. go to indian casionos

5. try to find a job on a cruise ship

Edited September 11, 2015 by TheTruthCanHurt

[John&LaLa]

Really lame magicians and jugglers

[danv3]

I've seen Ron Lucas twice. He's pretty good, but his set was mostly the same, so the second time wasn't quite as good.

 

Last cruise on Brilliance we saw a Bon Jovi cover band. They were awesome.

 

Edit: These guys: http://slipperywhenwetband.com/

Edited September 11, 2015 by danv3

[LuCruise]

It is interesting that you phrased your question that way.

 

I have seen several acts whose billing was "Winner of the _________________ (Reality Talent Show)"

 

Funny enough, we had the opposite. We were watching AGT a couple seasons ago and DH commented how we saw the comedian on our Grandeur cruise (I forget his name but did recognize his face...he got pretty far too)

[LuCruise]

Really lame magicians and jugglers

 

My kids would enjoy it then ;)

 

Lol...wasn't expecting anything amazing but am sure it's an ok night out.

 

Thanks for the responses. It does seem like a complete mix of what it could be.