cconrad Posted October 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2023 My partner and I really enjoyed the shows on our first cruise (Celebrity Equinox, Caribbean) and were disappointed by the shows on our second (MSC Poesia, Baltic). Which lines and ship classes feature most Broadway/Westside-style shows per cruise and is there a difference between regions (we are especially interested in trying Mediterranean next)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2023 This is one of those situation where bigger is better, and I strongly dislike mega ships. But we all have our priorities. You are generally going to find the best production shows on the monster RCI or NCL vessels. Keep in mind that will be sharing those ships with over 4000 (even 5000) of your best friends :). Hank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2023 RCCL Oasis class ships offer a broad range of Broadway shows that are different on each ship. Oasis class ships also have the Aqua theater, which is an outdoor water show with well choreographed water and diving performances Quantum class ships offer a very unique and innovative type of show in their 270 lounge. Other class ships offer Cirque du Solet style performances as well. Attached is a CC link identifying the different shows and entertainment on the different RCCL ships. https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/which-shows-are-on-which-royal-caribbean-cruise-ships 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted October 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Entertainment is not the same as it was years ago.When I started to cruise 50 plus years ago entertainers were A list . In 1994 I was on a cruise and saw a group The Three Tenors .They were great.In 2019 one of the 3 was singing in a restaurant in my area. I had the opportunity to speak to him and he said that cruise ships were no longer booking elite entertainers.They preferred to showcase their staff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Entertainment is not the same as it was years ago.When I started to cruise 50 plus years ago entertainers were A list . In 1994 I was on a cruise and saw a group The Three Tenors .They were great.In 2019 one of the 3 was singing in a restaurant in my area. I had the opportunity to speak to him and he said that cruise ships were no longer booking elite entertainers.They preferred to showcase their staff. In the early 90's we were on a cruise on a sea day and while everyone was at the pool and other venues, my wife and I stopped at the casino to play some blackjack. We were at a table by ourselves when a man approached and asked if he could join us. After talking a bit we realized he was Norm Crosby, who was performing a comedy act that night in the theater. Pretty sure we lost at the table but had a very enjoyable time with him that afternoon. As you suggest, times - and on board entertainers - have certainly changed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted October 20, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: In the early 90's we were on a cruise on a sea day and while everyone was at the pool and other venues, my wife and I stopped at the casino to play some blackjack. We were at a table by ourselves when a man approached and asked if he could join us. After talking a bit we realized he was Norm Crosby, who was performing a comedy act that night in the theater. Pretty sure we lost at the table but had a very enjoyable time with him that afternoon. As you suggest, times - and on board entertainers - have certainly changed. My wife and I saw a very young Norm Crosby at a comedy club in NYC .We thought he was great . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szt Posted October 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I know there are lots of “theme” cruises. Maybe there are some for theater lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Best entertainment is rccl oasis class, Broadway show, ice show , aqua shows , piano bar , guitar player in pub. Latin band etc etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Royal Caribbean Oasis class, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2023 RCI Navigator has the best ice show !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted October 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 12:13 PM, leaveitallbehind said: In the early 90's we were on a cruise on a sea day and while everyone was at the pool and other venues, my wife and I stopped at the casino to play some blackjack. We were at a table by ourselves when a man approached and asked if he could join us. After talking a bit we realized he was Norm Crosby, who was performing a comedy act that night in the theater. Pretty sure we lost at the table but had a very enjoyable time with him that afternoon. As you suggest, times - and on board entertainers - have certainly changed. Back in the mid-90s we shared a table at the Midnight Buffet with Jon Bauman (aka "Bowser" from Sha Na Na) who was performing on the ship. He was incredibly nice and we had a great conversation with him (and put away a lot of lobsters). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szt Posted October 23, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, SRQbeachgirl said: Back in the mid-90s we shared a table at the Midnight Buffet with Jon Bauman (aka "Bowser" from Sha Na Na) who was performing on the ship. He was incredibly nice and we had a great conversation with him (and put away a lot of lobsters). Funny, we sat next to him on a plane once. Nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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