Fans of Footloose be forewarned: Norwegian Cruise Lines will be canceling seven shows across nine ships, including your favorite, in a shakeup of its entertainment lineup.
The shows to be canceled are:
- Swing on Norwegian Gem, closing July 7, 2023
- World Beat on Norwegian Spirit, closing August 16, 2023, and on Norwegian Sun, closing October 11.
- Velvet on Norwegian Jewel, closing September 25.
- What the World Needs Now on Norwegian Star, closing October 11.
- Footloose, on Norwegian Jo, closing October 28.
- Showdown, on Norwegian Dawn, closing November 4.
- Six, on Norwegian Breakaway, closing January 26, 2024, and on Norwegian Bliss, closing February 24, 2024.
Still running are the popular Choir of Man, performed on Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Escape, and the new Summer: The Donna Summer Musical on Norwegian Prima.
In an email sent to crew members and obtained by Cruise Industry News, the company said the goal is “elevating the offerings.”
“We understand that change can be difficult, but we are confident that these adjustments will allow us to create an even more memorable experience for our guests. This is a truly exciting time of growth and transformation for our company and industry, and we are honored to be at the forefront of this evolution,” the email said.
NCL did not respond to a request for an interview by TRO.