Princess
Cruises has
selected the four finalists who will compete in the cruise line’s
second annual Entertainer of the Year competition.
Chosen
from the thousands of talented guest entertainers – comedians,
magicians, tribute bands and other specialty acts – who grace the
Princess stages each year, each of these performers will take to the
stage during Princess’ upcoming Entertainer of the Year cruise.
The
competition will be held aboard Crown Princess’ February 9, 2013
sailing to theWestern
Caribbean, where passengers will then cast their
ballots to bestow the honor.
The
four finalists competing to hold the title of “Entertainer of the
Year” are:
Alfred
and Seymour – Who says stand-up has to stand still? Cousins Alfred
and Seymour combine “incredible hip-hop dancing with side-splitting
comedy” for one of the most unique comedy concepts to grace the
stage since Vaudeville.
Sarge
– A multi-talented film, television and stage entertainer, comedian
Sarge not only keeps the crowds laughing from his stand-up
performance, but also sings, plays piano and does impressions as
diverse as Harry Connick, Jr. and Kermit the Frog for a high-energy
show.
Tony
Tillman – A dynamic entertainer often compared to Sammy Davis, Jr.
or Ben Vereen, Tony Tillman’s fast-paced and energetic style helped
him open for Bill Cosby for more than 10 years and star in “The Rat
Pack is Back” tribute show in Las Vegas.
Wayne
Hoffman – Mentalist Wayne Hoffman puts on shows with high-energy
displays of magic and psychological stunts. His down-to-earth and
loose style combined with a highly interactive show give a fresh
approach to magic and mentalism.
Passengers
aboard this select sailing will be able to see live performances from
each finalist as well as vote for their favorite entertainer.
The winner will
be announced on the final night of the cruise at a celebratory event
in Princess’ signature venue, The Piazza.
“Last
year passengers were wowed by the entertainment lineup on this
special cruise, and they really loved picking the winner,”
said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.
“With these dynamic finalists we anticipate another show-stopping
Entertainer of the Year sailing.”
Finalists
were determined by the Princess Cruises Entertainment
department based on passenger surveys and
onboard audience response.
The winner will
receive a $5,000 cash prize
and will hold the title of “2012 Princess Cruises Entertainer
of the Year.”
Last
year comedian Carlos Oscar was named the top entertainer in the
first Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year contest.
Highlights from the first Entertainer of the Year cruise are captured
in this overview
video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28OFfACDqhk&;feature=youtu.be
The
second annual Entertainer of the Year cruise will sail from February
9-16, 2013 cruise aboard Crown Princess. This Valentine’s Day
sailing is currently available for booking with fares beginning at
$669 per person, based on double occupancy.
Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through a
professional travel
agent,
by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website
at www.princess.com.
