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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced four new original entertainment productions that will debut through September 2025 across nine ships in its fleet.
The new shows — “Red, White & British,” “Bring Back the 90s,” “Icons: The Bands” and “Ignite the Night” — were developed at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Creative Studios in Tampa, Florida, with input from acclaimed creative partners.
“NCL has long set the standard for the finest entertainment at sea, with world-class productions and top-tier talent,” said Bryan A. White, vice president of entertainment production for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We’re excited to further enhance our guests’ cruising experience by introducing even more exclusive original productions and offering a wider range of entertainment options across our fleet.”
“Bring Back the 90s” will premiere on Norwegian Getaway and feature hit songs from artists such as Alanis Morissette and Destiny’s Child.
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According to the company, the new entertainment strategy is based on consumer insights and guest feedback. New productions will focus on captivating stories, recognizable music and visual spectacles. The programming model will expand offerings beyond the main theater to provide guests with greater access to entertainment.
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The British tribute show “Red, White & British,” developed with long-time collaborator Burn the Floor, will debut on Norwegian Breakaway’s March 14, 2025 cruise, followed by Norwegian Epic on May 14, 2025 and Norwegian Prima on August 24, 2025. The production celebrates iconic British musical performers and features a ‘glam rock’ section paying tribute to artists like David Bowie and Queen.
“Bring Back the 90s,” directed by Scott Weinstein, will premiere during Norwegian Getaway’s March 2, 2025 sailing. The 50-minute show takes guests through signature moments of the 1990s, featuring numbers from artists such as Alanis Morissette, Salt-N-Pepa and Destiny’s Child.
“Icons: The Bands” will debut aboard Norwegian Encore on March 30, 2025, during a Panama Canal sailing, followed by Norwegian Escape on May 25, 2025. The production will showcase the nine-person cast from the “Choir of Man” show.
“Ignite the Night,” choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer Britt Stewart, will premiere on Norwegian Jewel during its March 2, 2025 Caribbean sailing from Tampa, Florida, before later debuting on Norwegian Gem’s Canada & New England sailings on September 5, 2025.
Beyond these main productions, NCL is adding more entertainment throughout its ships with “Mini Moments of More” — spontaneous performance pop-ups occurring daily in various venues including poolside areas, dining rooms and atriums.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Norwegian Cruise Line. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
