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New Entertainment on Celebrity Solstice is Sheer Poetry
MIAMI, March 7
Eight months from its launch, Celebrity Cruises' newest ship,
Celebrity Solstice, already is being heralded as the most exciting
ship entering the market in 2008. In recent months, Celebrity has
revealed a series of brand-defining, first-in-the-industry features on
Celebrity Solstice, including staterooms 15 percent larger than those
on previous Celebrity ships, a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a
glassblowing show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of
Glass, and unrivaled dining venues offering trendsetting cuisine and
design.
Today, Celebrity set the stage for more of the widely varied
entertainment guests can experience on Celebrity Solstice, including
new theater productions through an exclusive partnership with Poet
Theatricals.
Led by Michael McPherson and Patrice Marques - whose backgrounds
include both performance and production with Franco Dragone, Circo
Luci, FOUR: Spirit of the Elements, and the creation and production of
the first worldwide touring show of the Lido de Paris - Poet
Theatricals is creating three original shows that can be seen only on
Celebrity Solstice.
"Our inspiration for the new shows stems extensively from the
extraordinary style and design of the ship, not to mention its name,"
said Michael McPherson, Poet Theatricals. "Celebrity Solstice conjures
up images of light and an alluring ancient mystique, so our shows are
built around that theme."
The three shows are:
"Solstice": This European-style theatrical circus is built around the
clash of day and night, and includes vocalists, physical comedy,
breathtaking group acrobatic and aerial performances and other
specialty acts, in a celestial celebration.
"Ghost Light": On the eve of an old Broadway theater's closing, the
cast performing the venue's final show reminisces about all the
productions the theater has hosted, leading to the venue to illuminate
once again, in celebration of Broadway favorites past and present.
"Pulse": Guests aren't likely to sit still when this show's central
character, "Rhythm Man," ignites a motion and vocal spectacular driven
by the widely varied music and instruments that create the beat.
Complementing the three shows are a variety of specialty acts, also
created with Poet Theatricals, including still performers, ring
jugglers, fairy characters and a variety of acrobatic artists.
"Travelers today have experienced such a variety of entertainment, so
we need to ensure we continually offer new and unexpected options,
along with some of the most popular programming," said Celebrity
Cruises' Vice President of Hotel Operations and Entertainment, Lisa
Lutoff-Perlo. "We think we've accomplished that with the breadth of
entertainment guests will experience on Celebrity Solstice."
The state-of-the-art theater on Celebrity Solstice seats 1,115 guests
and has been expressly designed to optimize sight lines and bring
guests closer to the entertainers. A curved stage creates an almost
theater-in-the-round experience. The traditional orchestra pit was
omitted to allow for more guest seating in the sought-after central
area of the venue, with musicians' platforms instead positioned to the
left and right of the stage.
In addition to shows in the theater on Celebrity Solstice, the
abundance of entertainment onboard will extend into multiple other
venues, as well:
Sky Observation Lounge
The new signature lounge atop Celebrity Solstice will invite guests to
participate in multiple styles of dance, with the entire venue
transforming to reflect each nightly theme. From wild red for tango
nights to midnight blue for ballroom dance, guests will have the
opportunity to participate in lessons during the day, in preparation
for dancing the night away.
Celebrity Central
Ideally-suited for late-night comedy shows, cooking demonstrations,
enrichment lectures and feature films, this 200-guest venue also will
present proprietary, must-see shows and events.
Entertainment Court
Located in the center of the ship and flanked by Celebrity Central and
the hip Quasar nightclub, the Entertainment Court will serve as an
entertainment hub on Celebrity Solstice. The Court's unique design and
proximity to Quasar allows for opening up both venues to create a
larger entertainment atmosphere at night. During daytime hours, the
Court might bring such surprises as psychics and caricature artists to
entertain guests of all ages.
Quasar
Guests who love the mod, futuristic designs of the '60s and '70s will
find Quasar particularly captivating. Cocoon-shaped acrylic chairs
suspended from the ceiling will enhance the drama of the space, as
will state-of-the-art lighting and four large LED screens programmed
to create a nightly light show synchronized with the music.
The Pool Deck
An unique series of animated water fountains that can be synchronized
to music will serve as a constant source of surprise on the pool deck
onboard Celebrity Solstice. Meanwhile, live music will be performed on
the adjacent stage on days at sea, as well as during themed parties
and other special events.
Michael's Club
A signature space across the Celebrity fleet, Michael's Club on
Celebrity Solstice will invite privacy and intimacy, amidst a backdrop
of soothing piano and jazz music, and rich, comfortable furnishings.
Ensemble Lounge
The ideal setting for a cocktail with live music prior to an
extraordinary specialty dining experience, the Ensemble Lounge's
aubergine accents and stylish, contemporary furnishings will reflect a
period when jazz greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie reigned
supreme.
Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise
experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and
extraordinary attention to detail. Celebrity sails in Alaska,
Australia/New Zealand, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean,
Europe, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and
South America. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in
Alaska, Canada, Europe and Australia through its cruisetour affiliate.
Noted for "The Top Cruise Ships in the World," as voted by the readers
of Conde' Nast Traveler (February 2008 readers' poll), Celebrity's
current fleet will be joined by Celebrity Solstice in 2008, Celebrity
Equinox in 2009, Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, and a fourth
Solstice-class ship in 2011. For more information, call your travel
agent.