Norwegian Cruise Line will stage a production of the Broadway musical “Beetlejuice” on its newest ship, the Norwegian Viva, when it debuts in August.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Viva will be the first cruise ship to stage a performance of the Tony Award-nominated musical. The 90-minute adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1988 film of the same name will be performed in the ship’s three-story, multi-purpose Viva Theatre & Club.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Michelle D’Amico, a cast member of the Broadway production of “Beetlejuice,” will play the role of Lydia for the Viva’s adaption of the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beetlejuice will headline a lineup of onboard entertainment that includes a new live game show experience with “Press Your Luck LIVE” at sea. The Viva will also feature offerings found on other NCL ships, such as “Improv @ Sea” Comedy Club and “Syd Norman’s Pour House,” featuring rock-and-roll tributes to Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and other legendary artists in the classic rock genre.\u00a0<\/p>\n
NCL senior vice president of entertainment Richard Ambrose said that the Viva Theater & Club transforms from “a best-in-class theater experience to an expansive nightclub.” It will also host Vegas-style nightclub events such as “Ocean Music Fest,” where multiple musicians will merge their music on one stage for an immersive concert.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Viva is the second of six vessels in the NCL’s Prima class. The first ship in the class, the Norwegian Prima, debuted “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” last fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n