Next Show in Industry-First Partnership Celebrates Broadway
Dance Through Song Hits from Greatest Broadway Shows of All
Time
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess
Cruises today revealed the second musical production show created
in collaboration with Oscar-, Tony- and Grammy-winning composer
Stephen Schwartz and his team of professional creators, entitled –
"Born to Dance" - a tribute to Broadway choreography featuring
inspired performances that celebrate some of Broadway's most-famous
hits. The new show, created and directed by Daniel C. Levine, is scheduled to debut
exclusively on Princess Cruises, fall 2016.
"Born to Dance" is a is a high energy nod to dance, highlighting
some of Broadway's most acclaimed choreographers and brought to
life through the most memorable songs from iconic shows including
"West Side Story', "A Chorus Line", "Chicago" and more. "Born to Dance" celebrates
many of Broadway's most acclaimed choreographers and dancers,
giving viewers a glimpse into what it takes to be a professional
dancer. The show pays tribute to many of Broadway's trail-blazing
choreographers, including Bob Fosse,
Jerome Robbins and Gower Champion. In addition, some of today's
hottest choreographers and dancers make virtual appearances in the
show through video and multi-media projection, including Tony
winners Andy Blankenbuehler
("Hamilton"), Rob Ashford ("Evita") and Karen Ziemba ("Chicago").
"Celebrating the role dance plays on Broadway through famous
musical hits from some of the most famous Broadway shows in history
was Stephen's vision for the highly-anticipated second musical
production in our partnership," said Adrian
Fischer, vice president, entertainment experience for
Princess Cruises. "'Born to Dance' will no doubt deliver an
uplifting, feel-good show with our guests leaving the theater
feeling energized, happy and nostalgic after enjoying dance
performed to so many beloved Broadway songs."
"Dan Levine, creator and director
of 'Born to Dance,' inspired me with his vision of a show that pays
tribute to the larger-than-life choreographers who have shaped
Broadway and the dancers whose passion brings their work to life,"
said Stephen Schwartz. "I was honored to propose this show to
Princess and for Dan and I to work closely with them refining its
structure and song list, assembling a world-class creative team and
securing the participation of some of Broadway's most accomplished
choreographers and dancers."
"Born to Dance" premieres aboard Star Princess in fall 2016,
followed by Grand Princess and Golden Princess in early 2017.
The "Born to Dance" production team includes:
- Daniel C. Levine,
(Creator and Director of Born to Dance) has appeared on Broadway
and in the Broadway national tours of "Mamma Mia!", "Little Shop of
Horrors", "Jesus Christ Superstar",
"Chicago" and "Les Miserables". He
is also the creator, producer, and director of "Broadway
Backstage!" which is currently touring throughout the United States.
- Al Blackstone,
(Choreographer) is an acclaimed choreographer, performer, and
educator as well as a recipient of the 2011 Capezio A.C.E. Award
for Choreographic Excellence. He recently choreographed for the hit
TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
- Bryan Perri, (Musical
Director) is currently the music director and conductor of the
Broadway production of "Wicked". He was musical director of
"Chaplin" on Broadway where he also contributed vocal and dance
arrangements.
- William Ivey Long,
(Costume Designer) is a six-time Tony Award winner and acclaimed
designer for Broadway productions including Rodger's and
Hammerstein's "Cinderella", "The Producers" and "Hairspray".
- Beowulf Boritt, (Scenic
Designer) is a Tony Award-winning set designer. His past Broadway
scenic design work includes "Act One", "The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee", "Lovemusik", and "Chaplin". He is nominated
for a Tony again this year for the play Therese Raquin.
- Caite Hevner, (Project
and Media Designer) has designed over 100 productions in
New York City and across
the United States. Her work has
been seen on Broadway in many productions including "No Man's
Land", "Macbeth", and the recent revival of "On The Town".
- Jack Mehler, (Lighting
Designer) has served as lighting designer for a wide variety of
musicals, dance, plays and corporate projects. He received the 2013
Korean Musical Theatre Award (Korean Tony) for "Rebecca" and the
2012 award for "Elisabeth".
This partnership between a cruise line and a major creative
talent from Broadway and Hollywood
includes a multi-year collaboration to oversee the creative
development of a total of four new musicals to debut across the
fleet over the next several years. This adds to the cruise
line's "come back new" brand promise, by elevating the onboard
guest experience resulting in more transformative moments, lifetime
memories and meaningful stories to share from a cruise
vacation.
The first musical production of the Stephen Schwartz
partnership, "Magic to Do" debuted to rave reviews in fall 2015,
and is currently entertaining guests aboard Crown Princess, Emerald
Princess and Ruby Princess. The show celebrates his lifelong
fascination with magic and combines thrilling illusions with some
of his most famous songs, such as "Magic to Do" from "Pippin" and
"Defying Gravity" from "Wicked." A "Making of Magic of Do" behind
the scenes video can be found here.
During his 40-year entertainment career, Schwartz has won four
Grammys, three Academy Awards for Best Song and Best Score
for "Pocahontas" and
Best Song for "The Prince of Egypt" and last year received the
Isabelle Stevenson special Tony Award. He is the only songwriter in
Broadway history ever to have three shows run more than 1,900
performances.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries
ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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