The
line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment
acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including Howl at the
Moon at Headliners Comedy Club. These exciting entertainment
experiences are in addition to Norwegian Getaway’s Illusionarium
and Grammy Experience, as previously announced.
“Norwegian
has truly raised the bar when it comes to entertainment at sea and
that is why it was extremely important to me that Norwegian Getaway
features high calibre entertainment that will continue to exceed our
guest’s expectations”, said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise
Line’s President and CEO. “With Legally
Blonde performing
in the Getaway Theater, along with Burn the
Floor,
world-class comedy by The Levity
Entertainment Group, magic
in the previously announced Illusionarium,
The Grammy Experience, and
all of the other entertainment offerings, we continue our commitment
on Norwegian Getaway to offer guests the best entertainment
experience possible.”
Legally
Blonde
Headlining
the 787-seat Getaway Theater is the seven-time Tony Award nominated
Broadway musical, Legally Blonde.
Legally
Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods who, after being
dumped by her boyfriend, follows him to Harvard Law School to win him
back. With the help of some new-found friends, she learns that it’s
so much better to be smart.
The
show opened on Broadway at the Palace Theater on April 29, 2007 and
closed in 2008 after playing 595 performances. The show was also one
of London’s most popular West End shows, where it played at the
Savoy Theatre and won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including one
for “Best New Musical”.
In
addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, Legally
Blonde is a global success and is currently touring in
Australia as well as playing at Vienna’s Ronacher theatre.
Burn
the Floor
Offering
shows in both the Getaway Theater and more intimate performances,
dance sensation Burn the Floor will dazzle
guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.
Beginning
with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social
history of the Ballroom dance art form, Burn the Floor is
a ground-breaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy
and excitement for today’s generation of dancers. It is Ballroom
“supercharged”.
The
show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the U.S. for the first
time in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After
touring around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan,
Singapore and Australia, Burn the Floor premiered
on Broadway in 2009. Originally intended to be a limited run,
the show opened to rave reviews in New York and extended its original
run into January 2010, performing 193 shows. Burn the
Floor is currently in the midst of its World Tour of the
Broadway Production with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and will return to the
U.S. later this year before joining Norwegian Getaway in 2014.
Norwegian
Getaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment
venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide
variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to
appeal to a broad audience.
Levity
Entertainment Group Comedy and Howl at the Moon in Headliners
Headliners
Comedy Club on Norwegian Getaway will feature top-tier
comedians presented through the line’s new partnership with Levity
Entertainment Group, the world’s largest producer of live
comedy. Levity employs over 300 artists throughout the U.S. each
week, creating special events, original tours, and television
specials with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Daniel
Tosh, Amy Shumer, Bill Cosby, Gabriel Iglesias and Jeff Dunham, who
is currently the most successful touring comedian worldwide. Levity
packages and produces best-in-class talent for all live experiences,
including premium comedy clubs, international comedy festivals,
corporate events and large-scale arena and stadium shows. Levity will
bring a new level of comedy entertainment on board Norwegian Getaway,
offering 12 shows per week.
The
world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll duelling piano show, Howl at the
Moon, which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic and Norwegian
Breakaway, will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian
Getaway. This total entertainment experience features talented piano
players who not only entertain the guests; they make the guests part
of the show. The fun is centred around two baby grand pianos and a
full out rock show with Howl’s entertainers playing the best music
from 70’s rock to hip-hop for four hours per show.
Currently
being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be
146.600 gross tonnes and offer a wide range of accommodation choices.
The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to “get
away” from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find
a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami
is known for worldwide.
To
date, the company has revealed the ship’s ground-breaking design,
including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor
and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that create a whole new
complex at sea and enhance guests’ connection with the ocean.
Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also open
three dining concepts on Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey
Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar, that were
recently launched on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway’s New
York-based sister ship. Norwegian Getaway will also be the first to
have the Grammy® Experience at sea which will
feature artefacts chosen and curated by the Grammy Museum® along
with live performances by past Grammy winners and nominees, among
others. The ship will also feature an all-new dining and
entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at
sea, The Illusionarium will envelop guests in the fascinating world
of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of
world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition,
every Norwegian Getaway sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks
show in Spice H2O.
The
4.000-passenger ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom
options, including The Haven by Norwegian™, comprised of 42 Suites
at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and
22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative
Studios, designed and priced for solo travellers; a wide range of
inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms as well as Mini Suites; Spa
Balcony staterooms, Spa Mini Suites and Spa Suites in close proximity
to the spa.
Norwegian
Getaway will sail 7-night cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean
beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and
Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway’s accommodation
choices and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.eu.
